切忌

qièjì

verb HSK 7-9 #46,495

Meanings

1 to avoid by all means
2 must not (do something)
3 to absolutely refrain from

Characters

earnestly / strictly

to avoid / taboo

Examples

HSK 5

开车时切忌酒后驾驶。

Kāichē shí qièjì jiǔhòu jiàshǐ.

When driving, you must absolutely avoid drunk driving.

HSK 7-9

切忌操之过急。

Qièjì cāozhīguòjí.

Avoid acting too hastily.

Tips

usage

切忌 introduces strong warnings - common in instructions, safety notices, and health advice. It's followed by the action you must NOT do. Synonym: 千万不要.

mistakes

Don't read the 切 here as qiē (to cut). In 切忌 it's qiè, with the meaning 'urgent / earnest' - same character, different reading.

Stroke Order

切 qiē

忌 jì