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忌口

HSK 7-9

jìkǒu

avoid certain foods (for health; religion); dietary restrictions

Alternative translations

  • éviter certains aliments
  • être à la diète

Explanation

avoid certain foods; be on a diet

Examples

病了要忌口。

bìng le yào jì kǒu.

When you are sick, avoid certain foods.

为了健康，他忌口不吃油腻的食物。

wèi le jiàntǐng, tā jì kǒu bù chī yóulí de shíwù.

For his health, he avoids eating greasy food.