Writing
禁区 (jìn qū) — how to say "forbidden zone" in Chinese
禁区
Forbidden zone
noun
Character composition
禁
to forbid
区
area, zone
Radicals / Keys
示
Spirit
#113 · shì · 5 strokes
匸
Hiding enclosure
#23 · xì · 2 strokes
Collocations
军事禁区
jūn shì jìn qū
military restricted zone
进入禁区
jìn rù jìn qū
to enter a forbidden zone
Examples
未经许可，任何人不得进入禁区。
Without permission, no one may enter the forbidden zone.
这是禁区。
This is a forbidden zone.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "forbidden zone" in Chinese?
"forbidden zone" in Chinese is 禁区 (jìn qū).
What does 禁区 mean in English?
禁区 (jìn qū) means "Forbidden zone".
How is 禁区 pronounced?
It is pronounced jìn qū (written as jin qu, jinqu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "forbidden zone" in Chinese characters?
It is written 禁区: 禁 has 13 strokes, 区 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 禁区?
禁区 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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