bì​huìbì​hui

to avoid a name taboo

Senses

避讳/ 避諱 bì​huì (also bì​hui) to avoid a name taboo

to avoid speaking or writing the personal name of a superior (emperor, elder, etc.) out of respect

避讳/ 避諱 bì​hui (also bì​huì) to avoid unlucky words

to refrain from using words that are considered unlucky, vulgar, or offensive

避讳/ 避諱 bì​huì (also bì​hui) name taboo

the historical practice or custom of avoiding personal names of respected figures, often by substituting characters or using incomplete strokes

避讳/ 避諱 bì​hui (also bì​huì) to evade

to steer clear of a situation, topic, or person to avoid suspicion or conflict; to dodge an issue

References

synonym 避讳/避諱 忌讳/忌諱
see 避讳/避諱 瓜田李下/瓜田李下