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- 不得
不得
bù dé
Meaning
- must not
Definition
表示禁止或不允许，相当于'不可以'、'不能'。
Indicates prohibition or not allowed, equivalent to 'must not' or 'cannot'.
Usage
常用于正式或法律语境，表示规则或命令，后面接动词或动词短语。
Often used in formal or legal contexts to indicate rules or commands, followed by a verb or verb phrase.
Examples
- 1 图书馆内不得大声喧哗。(Loud talking is not allowed in the library.)
- 2 非工作人员不得进入此区域。(Unauthorized personnel are not allowed to enter this area.)
- 3 考试时不得使用手机。(Mobile phones are not allowed during the exam.)
- 4 此处不得停车，违者罚款。(Parking is not allowed here; violators will be fined.)
- 5 不得随意丢弃垃圾。(Do not litter arbitrarily.)
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