忌口

jìkǒu

HSK 7

忌口 — jìkǒu

1. to avoid certain foods (e.g. for illness or dietary reasons); to be on a restricted diet

   医生说我手术后要忌口，不能吃辛辣和油腻的食物。 yīshēng shuō wǒ shǒushù hòu yào jìkǒu bùnéng chī xīnlà hé yóunì de shíwù — The doctor said I must avoid certain foods after the operation; I can't eat spicy or greasy food.