No. 4,729 in Chinese
禁忌
"禁忌" means "taboo" or "something forbidden."
In a sentence
在一些文化中,吃牛肉被视为禁忌。
In some cultures, eating beef is viewed as a taboo.
The word '禁忌' in this sentence represents something culturally prohibited or avoided due to traditional beliefs.
与朋友交往时,请注意避免触碰他们的禁忌话题。
When interacting with friends, please be mindful to avoid touching upon their taboo topics.
Here, '禁忌' refers to sensitive or private subjects that individuals prefer not to discuss.
探险家们必须了解当地的禁忌,以确保自己的安全。
Adventurers must learn about local taboos to ensure their safety.
In this usage, '禁忌' signifies cultural or societal rules that travelers should respect to avoid conflict or misunderstanding.
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