Definition
严令禁止 is a formal verb phrase used in official regulations, laws, and authoritative notices to express a strict prohibition. It combines 严令 (strict order) and 禁止 (to forbid) — literally 'strictly order to forbid'. You'll encounter it in written documents such as government decrees, company policies, and school rules. The tone is absolute and implies serious consequences for violation.
v
to strictly prohibitto forbid under severe penalty
Examples
- 严令禁止。Zhèngfǔ yán líng zài gōnggòng chǎngsuǒ xī yān.The government strictly prohibits smoking in public places.
- 严令禁止。Gōngsī yán líng yuángōng xièlù shāngyè jīmì.The company strictly forbids employees from leaking trade secrets.
- 严令禁止。Xuéxiào yán líng xuéshēng zài kǎoshì zhōng zuòbì.The school strictly prohibits students from cheating on exams.
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