不宜

bù yí
to be inappropriate, to be inappropriate
adjective

Individual characters

不bù · (negative prefix), not, no
HSK 1
宜yí · proper, should, suitable, appropriate

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Example Sentences

在公共场合说粗话是不宜的。
zài gōnggòng chǎnghé shuō cūhuà shì bùyí de 。
It's inappropriate to use profanity in public places.
这种行为在工作中是不宜的。
zhèzhǒng xíngwéi zài gōngzuò zhōng shì bùyí de 。
This kind of behavior is inappropriate in the workplace.
未成年人不宜观看此类电影。
wèichéngnián rén bùyí guānkàn cǐlèi diànyǐng 。
Minors should not watch this kind of movie.

Words with similar meanings

不适合bùshìhé
to be unsuitable
This term is used to refer to something that is not suitable or fitting, which closely aligns with the meaning of 不宜.
不当bùdàng
to be inappropriate
This term emphasizes the inappropriateness of actions or behaviors, similar to 不宜 but is slightly more formal.

Words Starting With 不

不客气bù kè qi
you're welcome; impolite; rude; blunt; don't mention it
不仅bù jǐn
not only (this one); not just (...) but also
不但bù dàn
not only (... but also...)
不得不bù dé bù
have no choice or option but to; cannot but; have to; can't help it; can't avoid
不管bù guǎn
"no matter (what, how); regardless of; no matter"

Words Ending With 宜

适宜shì yí
suitable; appropriate

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