忌讳taboo

• 犯讳

  violate a taboo

帝王或尊长的名字the name of an emperor, exalted official, or other respected people such as the parents of one's friends

参见：讳言[huìyán]

• 直言不讳

  to speak one's mind

• 为尊者讳

  avoid mentioning embarrassing or compromising facts about one's parents or superiors

不敢直称帝王或尊长的名字not dare to say the name of an emperor, exalted official, or other respected people such as the parents of one's friends