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不准
bùzhǔn
Description
"不准"的意思是不让别人做某件事，常常是老师、父母或规定说的。
"不准" means not allowing others to do something, often said by teachers, parents, or rules.
它的语气比较强，比"不能"更像命令。
Its tone is stronger, more like a command than "不能".
Meanings
不准bùzhǔn
to not allow; to forbid
这里不准抽烟。
Smoking is not allowed here.
不准bùzhǔn
not accurate; not precise
我的表走得不准。
My watch doesn't keep accurate time.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
不 (not) + 准 (to permit / accurate); the two senses come from 准's two meanings.
- Nuance
as "forbid" it is stronger and more commanding than 不能, common in rules and orders.
In videos
“为什么德国火车这么不准时”
“有些人总是不准买房子的”
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