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Chinese dictionary
v.avoid (arousing) suspicion
为了避嫌，他没参加年终评奖。
To avoid suspicion of being unfair, he stayed away from the discussions on year-end bonuses.
他设法避嫌。
He did his best to avert suspicion.
Word usage
- Separable word"避" and "嫌" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他退出自己亲属案件的调查工作，算是避了嫌。
He withdrew from the investigation on his relatives to avoid arousing suspicion.
与当事人关系密切的人需要避一下嫌。
Those who have a close relationship with the person concerned should avoid suspicion.