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戒
jiè
Description
「戒」的意思是不再做一件不好的事，比如戒烟、戒酒。
"戒" means to stop doing something bad, like quitting smoking or drinking.
它也可以表示小心、注意，或者宗教里要遵守的规定。
It can also mean to be careful or attentive, or rules to follow in religion.
Meanings
戒jiè
to give up (a bad habit); quit
他想戒烟，但是很难。
He wants to quit smoking, but it's difficult.
戒jiè
to guard against; be on alert
我们要戒骄戒躁。
We must guard against arrogance and impatience.
戒jiè
religious precept; commandment
和尚要守戒。
Monks must observe precepts.
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Notes
- Nuance
as a verb it means quitting something harmful (戒烟, 戒毒); differs from 停 (just stopping).
- Etymology
pictograph of two hands holding a weapon, originally meaning 'to guard'.
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