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The character "忌" is structurally composed of "己", representing the self, and "心", signifying the heart, which together initially conveyed the inward emotion of jealousy or envy. From this core meaning, the term gradually acquired additional layers, extending to concepts of dread or apprehension, and further evolving to denote avoidance and abstinence, particularly in the context of social taboos or ceremonial prohibitions. This semantic expansion reflects a transition from a personal sentiment to a more generalized notion of caution and restraint, influenced by changing cultural practices and linguistic usage over time.
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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。