How to Write 禁
The character 禁 (jīn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 示 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
禁 is pronounced jīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To prohibit; to forbid; ban..
This is a polyphonic character with readings: jīn, jìn.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 禁 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 禁
Example Sentences
公园里张贴着显眼的禁止践踏草坪的标语。
gōng yuán lǐ zhāng tiē zhe xiǎn yǎn de jìn zhǐ jiàn tà cǎo píng de biāo yǔ
There are conspicuous signs in the park saying "Keep off the grass."
市政府发布了在禁烟区吸烟的严厉禁令。
shì zhèng fǔ fā bù le zài jìn yān qū xī yān de yán lì jìn lìng
The city government issued a strict ban on smoking in non-smoking areas.
看到精彩的表演，观众们情不自禁地鼓起掌来。
kàn dào jīng cǎi de biǎo yǎn guān zhòng men qíng bù zì jīn dì gǔ qǐ zhǎng lái
Seeing the wonderful performance, the audience couldn't help but burst into applause.
这棵老松树禁受住了无数次暴风雪的洗礼。
zhè kē lǎo sōng shù jīn shòu zhù liǎo wú shù cì bào fēng xuě de xǐ lǐ
This old pine tree has withstood the test of countless snowstorms.
Practice Writing 禁 (jīn)
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