cấm chỉ
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Definition
Verb: - To strictly ban, to absolutely prohibit: To issue a formal, authoritative order that completely forbids an action or activity, leaving no room for permission or continuation.
Usage
The verb cấm chỉ is used to express a total, non-negotiable prohibition, often issued by an authority like a government, institution, or organization. It is stronger than the more common verb cấm (to forbid/ban), emphasizing the absolute and comprehensive nature of the ban. - It is typically followed by a noun phrase indicating the prohibited activity (e.g., cấm chỉ việc... - to ban the act of...). - It is used in formal, legal, or official contexts.
Examples
- (The government strictly bans drug trafficking.)
- (The school absolutely prohibits school violence.)
- (The new law completely bans the hunting of rare animals.)
Advanced Usage
- Cấm chỉ tuyệt đối: To absolutely and utterly prohibit. This phrase reinforces the total nature of the ban.
- Khu vực này cấm chỉ tuyệt đối người không có phận sự. (This area is strictly off-limits to unauthorized personnel.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cấm (verb): To forbid, to ban. This is the more general and commonly used term.
- Ngăn cấm (verb): To prevent and forbid.
- Lệnh cấm (noun): A ban, a prohibition order.
Synonyms
- Cấm đoán: To interdict, to forbid (often with a sense of preventing).
- Ngăn cấm: To prohibit and prevent.
- Bài trừ: To eradicate, to eliminate (often used for social evils).
Related Phrases / Idioms
- Ra lệnh cấm chỉ: To issue a strict prohibition order.
- Ủy ban đã ra lệnh cấm chỉ hoạt động của tổ chức đó. (The committee issued an order strictly banning the activities of that organization.)
verb
- To strictly ban
- đòi cấm chỉ việc dùng các vũ khí giết người hàng loạtto demand that the use of every mass-killing weapon should be strictly banned