jīn

common
verb

Meaning of

禁 means to bear; to endure; to withstand; to restrain; to hold back; to cannot help oneself. Pronounced jīn.

  • to bear; to endure; to withstand
  • to restrain; to hold back; to cannot help oneself

Character Info

Radical
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Components

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
xiǎo
shù
ruò
jīn
fēng
 
jīng
bu
fēng
chuī
 

This young sapling is extremely fragile and cannot withstand wind and rain.

Zhè
shuāng
nài
de
xié
zi
hěn
jīn
chuān穿
 

This durable pair of shoes will last a long time.

de
shēn
tài
ruò
 
jīn
bu
cháng
shè
 

He is too weak to withstand a long journey.

Zhè
zhǒng
liào
jīn
shuǐ
ma
 

Can this fabric withstand washing with water?

Xiǎo
hái
zi
de
hěn
jiāo
nèn
 
jīn
bu
zhù
liè
shài
 

Children's skin is very delicate and cannot withstand harsh sun exposure.