不准

bù zhǔn

not to allow

Dictionary entry

not to allow; to forbid; to prohibit

Watch it being written

Every character draws itself stroke by stroke, then hands you the brush to trace it yourself.

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准

See it in sentences

妈妈不准我玩游戏。

Māma bù zhǔn wǒ wán yóuxì.

English

Mom doesn't allow me to play games.

这里不准大声说话。

Zhèlǐ bù zhǔn dà shēng shuōhuà.

English

Speaking loudly is not allowed here.

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