不妥 (bù tuǒ) — not proper; inappropriate
Definition
A formal, written word meaning 'not proper / inappropriate' for behavior, speech, or arrangements. Stronger and more bookish than 不合适.
adjective
not properinappropriate
Examples
- 不妥。Zhè yàng zuò sì hū yǒu xiē bù tuǒ.Doing this seems somewhat inappropriate.
- 不妥。Zài zhèng shì chǎng hé chuān tuō xié hěn bù tuǒ.Wearing slippers on formal occasions is very improper.
- 不妥。Tā jué de zì jǐ gāng cái de huà shuō dé bù tuǒ.He felt that what he just said was not proper.
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