切忌

qièjì
verb #46,495

Meanings

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

Examples

Kāichē shí qièjì jiǔhòu jiàshǐ.
When driving, you must absolutely avoid drunk driving.
Qièjì cāo zhī guò jí.
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 (qiānwàn bú yào).
mistakes
Don't read the here as qiē (to cut). In 切忌 it's qiè, with the meaning 'urgent / earnest' — same character, different reading.

Stroke Order

qiē