不
准

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The word 不准 is formed by combining the character 不, meaning "not", with the character 准, meaning "to allow" or "to permit". Together, they create a compound word where 不 negates 准, resulting in the meaning "not allowed" or "prohibited".

Example Sentences Hide

图书馆里不准吃东西。

Túshūguǎn lǐ bù zhǔn chī dōngxi.

No eating in the library.

不准在课堂上玩手机。

Bù zhǔn zài kètáng shàng wán shǒujī.

No playing with mobile phones in class.

妈妈不准我看电视太晚。

Māma bù zhǔn wǒ kàn diànshì tài wǎn.

Mom doesn't allow me to watch TV too late.

如果下雨，不准在室外活动。

Rúguǒ xià yǔ, bù zhǔn zài shìwài huódòng.

If it rains, outdoor activities are not allowed.

公司规定不准员工泄露商业机密。

Gōngsī guīdìng bù zhǔn yuángōng xièlù shāngyè jīmì.

Company regulations prohibit employees from disclosing business secrets.

Word Definition - 不准

bù zhǔn not to allow; to forbid; to prohibit

Individual Character Details

不 bù
准 zhǔn, zhǔn