English–Chinese
“avoid certain foods” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjì kǒu
Example
我现在要忌口，不能吃辣的。wǒ xiàn zài yào jì kǒu bù néng chī là de
I need to avoid certain foods now and can't eat spicy food.
How to say “avoid certain foods” in Chinese
“Avoid certain foods” in Chinese is 忌口 (jì kǒu).
It puts a deliberate gate around eating, keeping selected foods out or limiting them.
Example sentences with 忌口
节日期间，他因胃病而忌口油腻食物。jié rì qī jiān tā yīn wèi bìng ér jì kǒu yóu nì shí wù
During the holidays, he avoids greasy foods because of a stomach problem.
Tips for using 忌口
- Unlike English "diet," which often describes an overall eating plan, this verb highlights the foods that are left out or reduced, often with a food name or reason nearby.