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不许
不許
bùxǔ
1. not to allow
2. must not
3. can't

Character Breakdown

不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1 4 丶
许
xǔ
to consent, to permit; to promise, to betroth
HSK 4 6 丶

Compound Words (1)

只许州官放火，不许百姓点灯
zhǐxǔzhōuguānfànghuǒ,bùxǔbǎixìngdiǎndēng
only the official is allowed to light the fire

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