gam3 ling6禁令
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Definition
An official ban or prohibition order.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and authoritative tone, typically reserved for government policies or institutional regulations. While it functions as a noun, it is almost always paired with verbs like 落 or 頒佈 to describe the act of enforcing a prohibition. It implies a legal or official weight that goes beyond simple personal disapproval.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The government just issued a ban.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唔准, which is a common verb phrase for 'not allowed.' Remember that 禁令 is a formal noun referring to the official decree itself, whereas 唔准 is a casual way to express that something is forbidden.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
