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禁忌 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ineffable adj Beyond expression in words; unspeakable.
  • taboo noun A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.

Senses

禁忌 is used for these senses in English:

  • ineffable Forbidden to be uttered; taboo.
  • taboo Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
  • taboo An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

ineffable — full definition

  1. adj Beyond expression in words; unspeakable.
  2. adj Forbidden to be uttered; taboo.

taboo — full definition

  1. noun A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.
  2. adj Forbidden or avoided by social custom rather than by law.
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