huì
犯（諱）讳
common
verb
Meaning of 犯讳
犯讳 means to avoid using the name of a superior or elder out of respect; to mention a taboo; to say something considered inauspicious. Pronounced huì.
- to avoid using the name of a superior or elder out of respect
- to mention a taboo; to say something considered inauspicious
Definitions & Examples
Gǔ古
dài代
chén臣
zǐ子
yào要
huì讳
huáng皇
dì帝
de的
míng名
zì字
。
In ancient times, officials had to avoid using the emperor's name.
Wèi为
zūn尊
zhě者
huì讳
shì是
gǔ古
dài代
de的
lǐ礼
zhì制
。
Avoiding the names of respected figures was part of ancient etiquette.