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不吉利
bùjílì
Description
“不吉利”的意思是不好运，可能会带来坏事。
"不吉利" means unlucky and may bring bad things.
很多人觉得数字四不吉利，因为它听起来像“死”。
Many people think the number four is 不吉利 because it sounds like "death".
Meanings
不吉利bùjílì
unlucky; inauspicious; bringing bad luck
有些人觉得黑猫很不吉利。
Some people think black cats are unlucky.
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Notes
- Etymology
不 (not) + 吉利 (lucky, auspicious), literally 'not auspicious'.
- Nuance
often used in contexts of superstition, omens, and taboo numbers or words.
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