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忌 is a phono-semantic compound formed by the semantic radical 心 (heart), which signals a connection to emotions or mental states, and the phonetic component 己, which provides the sound. Its core meanings relate to internal feelings of dread, fear, or jealousy. From this sense of apprehension, the meaning extended to describe the actions of avoiding, shunning, or abstaining from certain things out of respect, superstition, or caution. It is consequently used to denote cultural or religious taboos, subjects or actions considered prohibited or inappropriate within a given context.
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吃药后忌喝酒。
他忌口很多食物。
病人忌讳生冷食物。
她忌妒朋友的成就。
他们忌惮他的权威。
在公共场合忌大声喧哗。
糖尿病患者忌食高糖食品。
他毫无忌惮地表达了自己的观点。