HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
禁 — to prohibit
- Reading
- jìn
- Meaning
- to prohibit; to forbid
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
禁 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jìn and it means to prohibit; to forbid. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
禁 appears in everyday chinese words such as 禁止 (forbid, prohibit), 不禁 (cannot help but) and 严禁 (strictly prohibit).
Chinese words containing 禁
Frequently asked questions
What does 禁 mean in Chinese?
禁 means to prohibit; to forbid in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 禁 read?
禁 is read jìn. Reading it inside real words — 禁止 and 不禁 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 禁 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 禁 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 禁 in a word?
A common word containing 禁 is 禁止 (jìn zhǐ) — "forbid, prohibit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 禁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 禁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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