bei6 wai5避讳
Jyutpingbei6 wai5
Yalebeih wáih

Definition

to avoid a taboo (usu. on the given names of emperors or one's elders)

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level

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