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避忌
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be discreet; put under a taboo; have scruples or inhibitions; avoid a taboo word, phrase or topic [synonym] 避諱
Level: 3 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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Characters in this word:避 bei6 - avoid; prevent忌 gei6 - envy; fear; avoid |
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: the Cantonese pronunciation of the word in jyutping.
Also, CantoDict uses a unique "asterisk (*)" convention, to show readings such as jyu4*2. For more information please see CantoDict Tone Conventions.
: the Mandarin pronunciation of the word in pinyin (only if present).