The Vietnamese word "cấm" is a verb that means "to forbid," "to prohibit," or "to ban." It is used to indicate that something is not allowed or is restricted.
You can use "cấm" when you want to express that an action or behavior is not permitted. It is commonly seen in signs, rules, and regulations.
In a more advanced context, "cấm" can also refer to areas or items that are restricted. For example: - Cấm đường - "To seal off a road," indicating that access is not allowed. - Rừng cấm - "A forest out of bounds" or "a preserved forest," meaning the area is protected and entry is restricted.
The word "cấm" does not have many direct variants, but it can be combined with other words to create phrases that convey similar meanings. For instance: - Cấm chỉ - "Prohibition" or "ban." - Cấm đoán - "To forbid" or "to prohibit."
While "cấm" primarily means to forbid or prohibit, it can also imply a sense of restriction or limitation, such as in "cấm đường," which deals with restricting passage on a road.
Some synonyms for "cấm" include: - Cấm đoán - To prohibit. - Ngăn cản - To obstruct or hinder. - Cấm kỵ - To taboo or to be avoided.