不
许

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The word "不许" is formed by combining the character "不", meaning "not", with the character "许", meaning "to allow" or "to permit". This combination directly negates the action of allowing, resulting in the meaning "not allow" or "forbid".

Example Sentences Hide

你不许大声说话。

Nǐ bùxǔ dàshēng shuōhuà.

You are not allowed to speak loudly.

妈妈不许我吃糖果。

Māmā bùxǔ wǒ chī tángguǒ.

Mom doesn't allow me to eat candy.

图书馆里不许打电话。

Túshūguǎn lǐ bùxǔ dǎ diànhuà.

Making phone calls is not allowed in the library.

为了健康，医生不许他吸烟。

Wèile jiànkāng, yīshēng bùxǔ tā xīyān.

For health reasons, the doctor does not allow him to smoke.

除非得到批准，否则不许擅自改变计划。

Chúfēi dédào pīzhǔn, fǒuzé bùxǔ shànzì gǎibiàn jìhuà.

Unless approved, you are not allowed to change the plan without authorization.

Word Definition - 不许

bù xǔ not to allow; must not; can't

Individual Character Details

不 bù
许 xǔ, xǔ