禁 Stroke Order — How to Write 禁
禁 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 示, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
禁 Radical and Character Components
禁 is a phono-semantic compound: 示 (altar) carries the meaning, while 林 indicates the sound.
Radical: 示 + 8 more strokes
禁 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jīn
- jìn
Meanings of 禁 in Chinese
1
jīn禁
To bear, endure, withstand, or be able to stand; durable; able to stand up to.
他禁不起一点诱惑。
He cannot resist even a little temptation.
To bear, to restrain; used in phrases like 'cannot help but' or 'can't help doing something'.
我听了他的笑话，不禁笑出声来
I heard his joke and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
2
jìn禁
To forbid, prohibit, or ban; to restrict.
图书馆里禁止大声喧哗。
Loud talking is prohibited in the library.
Forbidden by law or custom; prohibited.
这种物品属于违禁品，不能带入机场。
This item is contraband and cannot be brought into the airport.
To detain, imprison, or confine someone.
他被非法囚禁了很久。
He was illegally imprisoned for a long time.
Referring to imperial grounds or the military forces that guarded the emperor and his residence in ancient times.
古代的禁军通常由精锐士兵组成，负责皇城内外的安全。
The imperial guards in ancient times were usually composed of elite soldiers, responsible for the security both inside and outside the imperial city.
a forbidden or restricted place; a no-go area or restricted zone.
这座古老的图书馆对公众来说是禁区。
This ancient library is a restricted area for the public.
To forbid; taboo; prohibited.
在某些文化中，左手递东西是禁忌。
In some cultures, passing things with the left hand is taboo.
Common Words and Phrases with 禁
1
Confinement; to place someone in confinement, often as a punishment for reflection.
因为小明在课堂上调皮捣蛋，老师决定给他禁闭半小时，让他好好反思自己的行为。
Because Xiao Ming was mischievous in class, the teacher decided to put him in confinement for half an hour, allowing him to reflect on his actions.
2
Unable to bear or withstand; cannot stand.
她性格敏感，禁不起别人说她一句重话
She is sensitive by nature and cannot bear even a single harsh word from others.
3
Unable to bear or endure something; can't help but do something.
听到这个消息，她禁不住流下了眼泪。
Upon hearing the news, she couldn't help but shed tears.
4
to be able to stand or withstand (tests, trials, etc.)
这个产品质量很好，禁得起时间的考验。
This product is of good quality and can withstand the test of time.
5
6
a forbidden or restricted area
这座古老的寺庙后山被视为禁地，只有高僧才能进入。
The back mountain of this ancient temple is considered a forbidden area, and only eminent monks are allowed to enter.
7
To confine, imprison, or severely restrict someone or something, often in a prohibitory or oppressive manner.
传统观念可能会禁锢人们的思想。
Traditional notions might confine people's thoughts.
8
forbidden fruit
这种禁果的果皮很薄，汁水丰富，是制作果汁的理想选择。
This forbidden fruit has a thin peel and is rich in juice, making it an ideal choice for making juice.
9
to prohibit and destroy, especially referring to publications
古老的卷轴和异教文献常常被官方禁毁，以维护当时的意识形态。
Ancient scrolls and pagan texts were often banned and destroyed by authorities to maintain the prevailing ideology of the time.
10
fire ban
森林防火期，全面禁火，确保自然环境安全。
During the forest fire prevention period, all fires are strictly prohibited to ensure the safety of the natural environment.
11
Taboo; something forbidden or prohibited.
在那个部落里，触摸神圣的图腾是一种禁忌。
In that tribe, touching the sacred totem is a taboo.
12
prohibition of alcohol; ban on alcoholic beverages
为了社区的健康和安宁，当地居民投票决定实行禁酒。
For the health and tranquility of the community, local residents voted to implement prohibition.
13
to totally prohibit or completely ban
为了安全，这个公园禁绝燃放烟花爆竹
For safety reasons, the setting off of fireworks and firecrackers is completely prohibited in this park.
14
imperial guard troops
当年，禁军的纪律严明，士兵们每日勤加操练，以确保京城的安宁。
In those days, the imperial guards maintained strict discipline, and the soldiers trained diligently every day to ensure the peace and security of the capital.
15
prohibitory regulations
图书馆有明确的禁例，比如禁止携带食物入内。
The library has clear prohibitions, such as not allowing food inside.
16
hunting prohibition; a ban on hunting certain animals to protect wildlife
为了保护濒危物种，这个自然保护区实行了严格的禁猎措施。
To protect endangered species, this nature reserve has implemented strict hunting bans.
More words with 禁
- qiú囚jìn禁To imprison or confine someone.
- yán严jìn禁strictly prohibit or forbid
- chá查jìn禁ban, prohibit
- chí弛jìn禁lift a ban, relax a prohibition
- fàn犯jìn禁Violate a prohibition or ban.
- jiān监jìn禁imprisonment
- jū拘jìn禁detention, custody
- xiāo宵jìn禁curfew
- hē呵jìn禁to loudly reprimand and stop
- yā押jìn禁detain, hold in custody
- yōu幽jìn禁confinement, imprisonment
- gōng宫jìn禁imperial forbidden area, palace forbidden zone
- wéi违jìn禁to violate a ban; forbidden
- jìn禁zhǐ止forbid, prohibit
- bù不jīn禁cannot help but, can't help but
- jìn禁qū区restricted area, forbidden zone
- jìn禁shí食Fasting, To fast
- jìn禁yòng用Disable, Prohibit
- jìn禁lìng令ban, prohibition
- bèi被qiú囚jìn禁Imprisoned, Confined
Idioms with 禁
- bǎi百wú无jìn禁jì忌To have no taboos
- lìng令xíng行jìn禁zhǐ止Strictly enforce and promptly obey commands
- mén门jìn禁sēn森yán严Strictly guarded entrance
- qíng情bù不zì自jīn禁unable to restrain one's feelings
- rěn忍jùn俊bù不jīn禁unable to hold back laughter
- rù入guó国wèn问jìn禁Inquire about local customs and taboos
- rù入jìng竟wèn问jìn禁inquire about local taboos upon entering
- ruò弱bù不jīn禁fēng风too weak to withstand the wind
- xǐ喜bù不zì自jīn禁overwhelmed with joy
- jìn禁bào暴jìng静luàn乱suppress violence and pacify unrest
- jìn禁bào暴zhǐ止luàn乱curb violence and quell disorder
- jìn禁dǐng鼎yī一luán脔an exceedingly rare and precious thing
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Open the tool →Questions about 禁
What does 禁 mean in Chinese?
禁 (jīn) means “To bear, to restrain” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 禁?
禁 has 2 pronunciations: jīn, jìn.
How many strokes does 禁 have?
禁 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 禁?
禁 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 示. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 禁?
The radical of 禁 is 示, and 禁 is a phono-semantic compound.