nghiêm cấm
[ŋiəm˧˧ kəm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to completely prohibit; strictly forbid
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mọi tôn giáo đều nghiêm cấm hành vi giết người.Every religion prohibits murder.
Tatoeba sentence #9715097 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nghiêm cấm” mean?
(verb) to completely prohibit; strictly forbid
Is “nghiêm cấm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.