cấm bơi
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: không được bơi
Meaning · English
“No swimming.”
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thấy biển “Cấm bơi” thì đừng xuống nước.If you see a “No swimming” sign, don’t go into the water.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: “Cấm bơi” is the usual concise wording on Vietnamese signs. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “cấm bơi” mean?
“No swimming.”
Is “cấm bơi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.