令行禁止
lìng​xíng​jìn​zhǐ

strict enforcement of orders

  • created sense approved 令行禁止 · lìng​xíng​jìn​zhǐ · strict enforcement of orders — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    令行禁止

    lìng​xíng​jìn​zhǐ

    strict enforcement of orders

    To execute every order and respect every prohibition without fail; describes a situation where discipline or laws are strictly and effectively enforced.

    令 (literal) → 令 · lìng · to order 行 (literal) → 行 · xíng · to do 禁止 (literal) → 禁止 · jìn​zhǐ · to prohibit; ban

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