taboo in Chinese
taboo in Chinese is 禁忌 — taboo means a subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.
taboo in Chinese
禁忌
Pronounced: jìn jì
Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
禁忌
Pronounced: jìn jì
An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
What does "taboo" mean?
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noun A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.
"Discussing salaries openly is still something of a taboo at the office."
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adj Forbidden or avoided by social custom rather than by law.
"The topic of her divorce was taboo at family dinners."
taboo in a sentence
- Discussing salaries openly is still something of a taboo at the office.
- Many cultures treat certain foods as taboo.
- The topic of her divorce was taboo at family dinners.
Common Chinese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "taboo" in Chinese?
"taboo" in Chinese is 禁忌. taboo means: A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.
How do you pronounce 禁忌?
"taboo" in Chinese is 禁忌, pronounced "jìn jì".
How do you use "taboo" in a sentence?
Example: "Discussing salaries openly is still something of a taboo at the office." In Chinese, "taboo" is 禁忌.
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