bei6 jim4避嫌
Jyutpingbei6 jim4
Yalebeih yìhm
Definition
To avoid doing something to prevent giving rise to suspicion or misunderstanding.
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How it's used
Focus on the intentional act of distancing oneself to maintain a clean reputation or clear conscience. It is frequently used in professional or romantic contexts where one wants to prevent gossip or accusations of conflict of interest. The term implies a conscious decision to sacrifice convenience or closeness to preserve one's image.
Examples
To avoid suspicion, they rarely go out alone together.
Do you think he is doing that to avoid suspicion?
Related words
Common phrases
take the initiative to avoid suspicion
deliberately avoid suspicion
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simply hiding or running away from a problem. It specifically refers to the social act of preventing others from forming negative assumptions about your motives or relationships.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
