cannot use; must not
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
cannot be used; unusable
Indicates that an object is broken or a method is no longer applicable.
Zhè这
zhī支
bǐ笔
huài坏
le了
，
shǐ使
bu不
de得
。
This pen is broken and cannot be used.
Qíng情
kuàng况
gǎi改
biàn变
le了
，
lǎo老
bàn办
fǎ法
shǐ使
bu不
de得
。
The situation has changed; the old methods won't work anymore.
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Zhè这
gōng工
jù具
shēng生
xiù锈
le了
，
shǐ使
bu不
de得
。
This tool is rusty and unusable.
verb
must not; cannot; impermissible
Used to strongly advise against an action, often for health or safety reasons.
Bìng病
gāng刚
hǎo好
，
zǒu走
yuǎn远
lù路
kě可
shǐ使
bu不
de得
。
You've just recovered from illness; you mustn't walk long distances.
Nǐ你
shēn身
tǐ体
hái还
ruò弱
，
jù剧
liè烈
yùn运
dòng动
shǐ使
bu不
de得
。
Your body is still weak; you must not engage in strenuous exercise.
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Zhè这
shì事
shǐ使
bu不
de得
，
wéi违
fǎn反
guī规
dìng定
。
This must not be done; it violates the regulations.