Definition
忌口 (jì kǒu) specifically means to avoid certain foods for health reasons (illness or diet). In contrast, 忌 (jì) is a broader verb for avoiding or abstaining from anything (e.g., smoking, alcohol), while 忌讳 (jì huì) focuses on avoiding something out of cultural taboo or superstition. Use 忌口 when the reason is medical or dietary.
verb
to abstain from certain foods (especially when ill or on a diet)to avoid certain foods
Examples
- 忌口。Yīshēng jiànyì wǒ jì kǒu yí gè yuè.The doctor advised me to avoid certain foods for a month.
- 忌口？Nǐ jì kǒu nǎxiē shíwù?Which foods are you avoiding?
- ，忌口。Wèile jiànkāng, tā juédìng jì kǒu.For his health, he decided to avoid certain foods.
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