不许 bùxǔ not to allow
not to allow; must not; can't
How to remember 不许: 不 not + 许 allow = not to allow.
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How it is used
- 'Not allowed, must not' - 不许说话 (bùxǔ shuōhuà) no talking; 妈妈不许我去 (māma bùxǔ wǒ qù) mom won't let me go.
- Colloquial and often authoritative/parental; can take an object (the person forbidden) before the verb.
- Stronger, more personal prohibition than 不能 (bùnéng); 许 is 'to permit'.
Example sentences
- 不许大叫。 Bùxǔ dàjiào.Don't shout.