This is the 1756th most frequent Chinese word.

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"戒" means "to warn," "to guard against," or "to abstain."


Here, '戒' means 'to quit' or 'to give up a bad habit', demonstrating its usage in personal habits.

他戒烟已经两年了。

He has quit smoking for two years.


In this sentence, '戒' is used to indicate overcoming a negative behavior or addiction, applied to the abstract concept of procrastination.

你必须戒掉拖延的坏习惯。

You must eliminate the bad habit of procrastination.


This sentence uses '戒' to address the cessation of gambling, showcasing its application to behavioral dependencies.

她希望他能戒掉赌瘾。

She wishes he could quit gambling.