忌
jì
to avoid; to be wary of; taboo
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Example phrases
- 做学术最忌先有结论再拼凑证据。 Zuò xuéshù zuì jì xiān yǒu jiélùn zài pīncòu zhèngjù. In academic work, the thing to avoid most is forming a conclusion first and then piecing together evidence.
- 感冒的时候，吃东西最忌油腻。 Gǎnmào de shíhou, chī dōngxi zuì jì yóunì. When you have a cold, greasy food is the thing to avoid most.
- 送礼物时忌送钟，因为发音让人觉得不吉利。 Sòng lǐwù shí jì sòng zhōng, yīnwèi fāyīn ràng rén juéde bù jílì. When giving gifts, avoid giving clocks, because the pronunciation seems unlucky.
Related words
- 忌妒 jìdu to be jealous of; to envy
- 忌讳 jìhuì taboo; to avoid as taboo; scruple
- 忌口 jìkǒu to avoid certain foods; dietary restriction
- 禁忌 jìnjì taboo; contraindication; to forbid
- 切忌 qièjì must avoid; be sure not to
- 肆无忌惮 sìwújìdàn unscrupulous; unrestrained
- 破例 pòlì to make an exception
- 力所能及 lìsuǒnéngjí within one's power; within one's capabilities
- 容许 róngxǔ to permit; to allow
- 力不从心 lìbùcóngxīn to feel unequal to a task despite one's willingness
- 情愿 qíngyuàn to be willing; would rather
- 身不由己 shēnbùyóujǐ unable to act independently; compelled by circumstances