諱疾忌醫
Chinese
avoid mentioning; to taboo | sickness; disease; hate sickness; disease; hate; envy | avoid as taboo; jealous | medical; medicine; doctor medical; medicine; doctor; to cure; to treat | ||
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trad. (諱疾忌醫) | 諱 | 疾 | 忌 | 醫 | |
simp. (讳疾忌医) | 讳 | 疾 | 忌 | 医 |
Etymology
From a story of Marquis Huan of Cai recorded in Hanfeizi.
Pronunciation
Idiom
諱疾忌醫
- to avoid seeking medical attention for fear of disease
- to conceal one's shortcomings for fear of criticism