忌 (jì) — to be jealous of; to avoid or abstain from (sth); to have a taboo about
Definition
忌 covers two distinct senses: 'be jealous of' (close synonym 嫉妒/忌妒) and 'avoid or abstain from' out of taboo or rule (taboo-form 忌讳; 'quit a habit' is better 戒).
verb
to be jealous ofto avoid or abstain from (sth)to have a taboo about
Examples
- 。Tā cóng bú dù jì bié rén de chéng jiù.He is never jealous of others' achievements.
- 忌。Chī yào shí yí dìng yào jì là.You must avoid spicy food when taking medicine.
- ，忌。Yīn wèi jiàn kāng wèn tí, tā yǐ jīng jì yān jiǔ le.Due to health issues, he has already quit smoking and drinking.
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