可取 () — desirable; worth having

Definition

Used to judge whether an approach, suggestion, or practice is worth adopting — a value judgement, not a description of the thing itself. Negate with 不 to mean 'not advisable'.

adjective
desirableworth having

Examples

  • 可取
    Tā de jiàn yì hěn kě.
    His suggestion is worth adopting.
  • 可取
    Zhè ge fāng àn yǒu kě zhī chù.
    This plan has its merits.
  • Zhè zhǒng zuò fǎ bù kě.
    This kind of practice is not advisable.
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