gam3 lai6禁例
Jyutpinggam3 lai6
Yalegam laih
Definition
Prohibitions, ban, or restrictive regulations.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal rules or regulations that forbid certain actions, often found in public spaces or organizational settings. It carries a more serious and official tone than simply saying 唔准. It is frequently used in legal or administrative contexts to describe explicit bans.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
There is a prohibition here, eating is not allowed.
Do you know what prohibitions there are here?
Related words
Common phrases
violate a prohibition
establish a prohibition
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 禁令, which usually refers to a specific legal injunction or a government decree rather than general house rules or posted prohibitions.
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