禁忌 (jìn jì): taboo; contraindication (medicine); to abstain from

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HSK 7noun, verb

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In China, asking someone how much they earn per month is a taboo, especially between people who have just met.

Some religions stipulate that believers cannot eat certain foods during fasting; these taboos have been passed down for hundreds of years.

In some cultures, talking about death is a taboo; people believe that mentioning it will bring bad luck to the family.

In modern society, openly discussing personal income is still a taboo; many people are unwilling to disclose their salary.

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