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to avoid a taboo (usu. on the given names of emperors or one's elders)

避讳
bì huì
b+ì·4th toneh+uì·4th tone
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Synonyms
Synonyms
taboo · to avoid as taboo · to abstain from忌讳jì huìto avoid as taboo · to avoid by all means切忌qiè jìto have misgivings · apprehension · worry · qualm · scruple顾忌gù jìabstain from certain food (as when ill) · avoid certain foods · be on a diet忌口jì kǒu
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