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避諱
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a word or phrase to be avoided as taboo; a taboo; to evade, to dodge 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諱 wai5 - taboo |
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: the Cantonese pronunciation of the word in jyutping.
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: the Mandarin pronunciation of the word in pinyin (only if present).