gam3 zi2 tung1 hang4禁止通行
Jyutpinggam3 zi2 tung1 hang4
Yalegam jí tūng hàhng
Definition
No entry; no thoroughfare; passage prohibited.
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How it's used
Found primarily on official traffic signs or construction barriers to indicate that vehicles or pedestrians are not allowed to pass. Unlike more casual ways of saying something is blocked, this carries a formal, authoritative tone typical of government or safety warnings. It is rarely used in spoken conversation to describe a personal situation, such as a blocked hallway or a closed door.
Examples
No entry ahead, we need to take a detour.
Related words
Common phrases
No entry ahead
Common mistake
Learners often use this to describe a physical obstruction like a blocked path, but it specifically refers to a legal or official prohibition rather than just a physical barrier.
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Grammar guides
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