Meaning
avoid as taboo; jealous
Chinese: 忌讳、避免，也表示嫉妒。
Hear the Four Tones
The same syllable “ji” becomes a different word in each tone. 忌 is the 4th tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.
Stroke Order
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Common Words
- 肆无忌惮sì wú jì dànabsolutely unrestrained; unbridled; without the slightest scruple
- 妒忌dù jìto be jealous of (sb's achievements etc); to be envious; envy
- 忌口jì kǒuabstain from certain food (as when ill); avoid certain foods; be on a diet
- 忌日jì rìanniversary of a death; inauspicious day
- 忌食jì shí(formal) to avoid (certain foods)
Example Sentence
病人在饮食上有很多禁忌。Bìng rén zài yǐn shí shàng yǒu hěn duō jìn jì.The patient has many dietary restrictions.
病人Bìng rénsick person在zàiat饮食yǐn shíeating and drinking上shàngon有yǒuto have很hěnvery多duōmany禁忌jìn jìtaboo。