kiêng kị
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Meaning
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Verb
To stay away from or avoid doing something based on cultural, religious, or personal reasons.
vi Họ kiêng kị ăn thịt bò vào ngày đầu tháng.
en They abstain from eating beef on the first day of the month.
Noun
A social or religious custom that prohibits or restricts a particular practice or association with something.
vi Trong văn hóa của họ, đây là một điều kiêng kị.
en In their culture, this is a taboo.