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禁忌
jìnjì
Description
禁忌是指人们不可以做或者不可以说的事情，因为这些事被认为不好或者危险。
"禁忌" refers to things people must not do or say because they are considered bad or dangerous.
每个国家和文化都有自己的禁忌。
Every country and culture has its own "禁忌".
Meanings
禁忌jìnjì
taboo; something forbidden by custom
在这里，谈论这个话题是一种禁忌。
Here, talking about this topic is taboo.
禁忌jìnjì
to avoid; something contraindicated
吃这种药的时候有很多禁忌。
There are many contraindications when taking this medicine.
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Notes
- Etymology
禁 (forbid) + 忌 (avoid/dread), combining to mean prohibition rooted in custom.
- Nuance
often used for cultural, religious, or medical prohibitions rather than legal ones.
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