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諱疾忌醫
wai5 zat6 gei6 ji1 |
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overlook one's predicament for fear of facing the unpleasant reality; cover up one's shortcomings for fear of criticism [literal] hide one's sickness for fear of treatment Level: 4 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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諱疾忌醫 / 讳疾忌医 | ||
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Characters in this word:諱 wai5 - taboo疾 zat6 - disease; ache; hate; swift 忌 gei6 - envy; fear; avoid 醫 ji1 - doctor, physician; cure, treat |
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