禁
ban; prohibit; imprison; imperial palace
Meanings
4 senses · 19 examplesverb
to ban; to prohibit; to forbid
formalUsed to restrict certain behaviors or activities by law, rule, or custom.
Smoking is prohibited here.
The government issued a smoking ban.
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The school strictly prohibits students from bringing mobile phones into class.
This restaurant prohibits outside food.
The country strictly prohibits illegal hunting of wild animals.
verb
to imprison; to detain; to confine
formalUsed to describe detaining someone in a closed space, often as a punishment.
He was imprisoned for life due to his crime.
This prisoner was confined to a single cell.
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Ancient emperors often confined opponents in cold palaces.
He was confined at home to reflect on his mistakes.
noun
ban; prohibition; forbidden activity
formalRefers to things that are prohibited by law or social customs.
Loud talking in public places is a prohibited act.
Drunk driving is a serious illegal act that violates traffic prohibitions.
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He was stopped by security for entering a restricted area.
Before entering the country, please learn about local prohibitions first.
This prohibition will officially take effect next month.
noun
imperial palace; imperial residence
archaicAncient Chinese term for the imperial palace where the emperor lived.
Ancient officials needed strict passes to enter the imperial palace.
There are many precious historical relics in the Forbidden City.
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The imperial palace was heavily guarded, and ordinary people were not allowed to enter freely.
Tang Dynasty poets wrote many poems about life in the imperial palace.
The imperial palace system during the Ming and Qing dynasties was very strict.