切忌 (qiè jì) — to avoid by all means; to avoid (as taboo)
Definition
A strong, written warning 'must avoid' — used in formal advice or rules, not casual speech. More forceful than 忌讳 (a general cultural taboo); contrasted with 禁忌, which names the taboo itself rather than warning against it.
verb
to avoid by all meansto avoid (as taboo)
Examples
- ，切忌。Chū mén zài wài, qiè jì wàng le dài yào shi.When you're out, be sure not to forget your keys.
- 切忌，。Kǎo shì qián qiè jì jǐn zhāng, yào fàng sōng xīn qíng.Avoid getting nervous before exams; relax.
- 切忌，。Kāi chē shí qiè jì kàn shǒu jī, hěn wēi xiǎn.Don't look at your phone while driving — it's very dangerous.
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