cấm

Meaning

1. forbid

   verb

   to forbid, to ban

   On signs it means "no": Cấm hút thuốc, no smoking. To ask a friend not to do something, say đừng.

   • Ở đây cấm hút thuốc.

     Smoking isn't allowed here.

   • Bác sĩ cấm ông uống rượu.

     The doctor has banned Grandpa from drinking alcohol.

   Grammar: Prohibited (signs and rules): cấm, không + verb