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Avoid certain foods in Chinese

to avoid certain foods (for health) · HSK 7–9

忌口 jì kǒu

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  1. 忌 jì to avoid
  2. 口 kǒu mouth

感冒期间要忌口,少吃辣的。 When you have a cold, avoid certain foods and eat less spicy food.

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