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禁 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to endure
to prohibit; to forbid
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to prohibit
to strictly prohibit
taboo
restricted area
forbidden area
to deny a detainee visitation privileges
to lift a ban
can't help
can't help it
to withstand heavy use
to stand
Notice where 禁 sits in each complete thought.
Who would prohibit such a thing?
Source: Tatoeba #10742655 · CC BY 2.0 FRI cannot help thinking that my son is still alive.
Source: Tatoeba #787322 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe importation of rare wild animals to this country is strictly prohibited.
Source: Tatoeba #2027987 · CC BY 2.0 FRI cannot help wondering if he will come on time.
Source: Tatoeba #343621 · CC BY 2.0 FRSorry, I couldn't help it.
Source: Tatoeba #508968 · CC BY 2.0 FRUnfortunately, Tom did what you told him not to.
Source: Tatoeba #9401591 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.