諱稱

讳称
huìchēng
  1. euphemism
  2. word used to avoid a taboo reference

CEDICT

Entry Composition

1 諱 huì
  1. to avoid mentioning
  2. taboo word
  3. name of deceased emperor or superior
2 稱 chēng
  1. to weigh
  2. to state
  3. to name
  4. name
  5. appellation
  6. to praise

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