jìn​gù

confine

禁锢 (禁錮) jìn​gù
confine verb
to confine or imprison someone, physically or by restricting their freedom of thought or action

Outdated educational methods stifle students' creativity.

prohibition verb
a formal prohibition or ban, historically referring to barring individuals from holding official positions

In ancient times, officials who were barred or imprisoned often could never enter government service again.

shackles verb
physical or metaphorical restraints, such as shackles or fetters

He finally broke through the shackles of old ethics and gained freedom.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
1.76 per million appears in 1% of films
Written text
2.24 per million

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