gam3 gei6禁忌
Jyutpinggam3 gei6
Yalegam geih
Definition
Taboo; something forbidden or restricted by social custom or culture.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to cultural or social prohibitions that carry a sense of bad luck or social impropriety. It is frequently used in discussions about funeral customs, superstitious beliefs, or sensitive topics in social settings. While it can apply to formal rules, it is most commonly used to describe unwritten social or spiritual boundaries.
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There are many traditional taboos here, don't mess around.
Are there any taboos about saying these things?
Related words
Common phrases
to be undeterred by any taboos
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 規矩, which refers to general rules or etiquette. 禁忌 implies a deeper, often superstitious or cultural restriction that carries consequences beyond just being rude.
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