示范
shì fàn
To demonstrate, to set an example, exemplary
忌讳 (jì huì) — how to say "taboo" in Chinese
忌讳
Taboo, prohibition, to avoid
verb · noun
Character composition
忌
to fear, to avoid
讳
to conceal, taboo
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 7 strokes
Collocations
犯忌讳
fàn jì huì
violate a taboo
忌讳的事
jì huì de shì
taboo matter
Examples
在这个文化里，说那个词是忌讳。
In this culture, saying that word is a taboo.
这是忌讳。
This is a taboo.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "taboo" in Chinese?
"taboo" in Chinese is 忌讳 (jì huì).
What does 忌讳 mean in English?
忌讳 (jì huì) means "Taboo, prohibition, to avoid".
How is 忌讳 pronounced?
It is pronounced jì huì (written as ji hui, jihui). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "taboo" in Chinese characters?
It is written 忌讳.
What HSK level is 忌讳?
忌讳 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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