避諱

See also: 避讳

Chinese

 
avoid; shun; flee; escape; leave; to keep away; to leave; to hide
avoid mentioning; to taboo
trad. (避諱)
simp. (避讳)

Pronunciation 1


Verb

避諱

  1. to observe the naming taboo in ancient China

Pronunciation 2


Verb

避諱

  1. to avoid using an inauspicious or vulgar word or phrase
  2. (colloquial) to refrain from; to avoid

Synonyms

  • (to avoid using an inauspicious or vulgar word or phrase): 忌諱忌讳 (jìhuì), (Min Nan) 忌克
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