to avoid, to abstain from; jealousy
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Avoid wearing red clothes at funerals.
Avoid raw and cold foods during a cold.
This medicine is contraindicated for pregnant women.
He avoids eating spicy food.
In China, giving a clock as a gift is taboo because it sounds like 'attending a funeral'.
She avoids discussing her personal matters in public, considering it inappropriate.
He talked without restraint in the classroom.
The child played with water recklessly and got all his clothes wet.
Without supervision, some tourists recklessly damaged the flowers and plants in the park.
When crossing the road, you must avoid running a red light.
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Cultural note
Traditional Chinese culture often connects characters and names with the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and Yin–Yang, a system also used to describe personality tendencies.
Learn how the Five Elements describe personality