kǒu

HSK 7-9
common
verb
health

Meaning of 忌口

忌口 means to avoid certain foods (due to illness, allergies, or other reasons); to abstain from specific foods; to be on a restricted diet. Pronounced jì kǒu. HSK 7-9.

  • to avoid certain foods (due to illness, allergies, or other reasons); to abstain from specific foods; to be on a restricted diet

Definitions & Examples

shēng
zhǔ
yào
kǒu
 
néng
chī
xīn
de
shí
 

The doctor instructed him to avoid certain foods and not eat spicy dishes.

Shēng
bìng
jiān
kǒu
 
hǎi
xiān
yáng
ròu
dōu
néng
chī
 

During illness, you must observe dietary restrictions; neither seafood nor lamb can be eaten.

zhèng
zài
zuò
yuè
zi
 
yǒu
hěn
duō
kǒu
 

She is currently in postpartum confinement and has many dietary restrictions.

shí
xiàn
zài
yòng
kǒu
 
xiǎng
chī
shén
me
dōu
 

Actually, you don't need to avoid any foods now; you can eat whatever you want.