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忌讳

忌諱
jì huìHSK 7

忌讳 (jì huì) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

verb 动

  1. Englishto regard as taboo; to avoid because of a taboo

    • EX
      在和北方人聊天时，他很忌讳提到某些不吉利的词。

      When chatting with people from northern China, he avoids mentioning certain unlucky words.

    • EX
      谈判时最忌讳的就是没有诚意、互相欺骗。

      The biggest taboo in negotiations is being insincere and deceiving each other.

2

noun 名

  1. Englishtaboo

    • EX
      每个地方都有自己的风俗和忌讳，我们应该予以尊重。

      Every place has its own customs and taboos, which we should respect.

    • EX
      说话太直接、不分场合是职场中的大忌讳。

      Being too blunt and ignoring the setting is a major workplace taboo.