忌讳 meaning and pronunciation

忌讳
Simplified word
忌諱
Traditional word

忌讳 English definition

jì huì
  • taboo
  • to avoid as taboo
  • to abstain from

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  • 忌 (jì): to be jealous of; fear; dread; scruple; to avoid or abstain from; to quit; to give up sth;
  • 讳 (huì): to avoid mentioning; taboo word; name of deceased emperor or superior;