禁止

禁止 means 'to prohibit' or 'to ban,' indicating an official or formal restriction on an action. It is often used in legal, regulatory, or public signage contexts to prevent certain behaviors.

The character 禁 (jīn) originally meant 'to restrict' or 'to control,' while 止 (zhǐ) means 'to stop' or 'to cease.' Together, they convey the idea of stopping something from happening, especially through authority or rule.

禁止 is commonly seen on signs like 'No Entry' or 'Prohibited,' and it plays a key role in Chinese laws and regulations. Understanding this term helps learners grasp how rules are communicated in daily life and official settings.