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禁语

禁語
jìnyǔ
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 taboo word
  2. 2 unmentionable word
  3. 3 forbidden expression
  4. 4 (Buddhism) vow of silence

Examples

在他家里，提到那件事是禁语。
Zài tā jiā lǐ, tí dào nà jiàn shì shì jìnyǔ.
In his family, mentioning that incident is a taboo subject.
禅修期间要保持禁语。
Chánxiū qījiān yào bǎochí jìnyǔ.
During the meditation retreat one must maintain silence.

Tips

culture
禁语 has two distinct uses: (1) a forbidden word/topic, and (2) the Buddhist practice of vowed silence during retreat — common in Chan/Zen and Theravada-inspired meditation centers in Taiwan and the mainland.

Stroke Order

禁 jìn
语 yǔ