不端 (bù duān) — improper (of behavior); dishonorable (of conduct)
Definition
A formal, bookish word for 'improper' or 'dishonorable' behavior, almost always in set phrases like 行为不端 or 品行不端. It is a noun/adjective phrase describing conduct, not a verb.
verb
improper (of behavior)dishonorable (of conduct)
Examples
- 不端。Tā yīn wèi xíng wéi bù duān bèi gōng sī kāi chú le.He was fired by the company for improper behavior.
- 不端。Zhè wèi guān yuán yīn pǐn xíng bù duān ér shòu dào diào chá.This official is under investigation due to dishonorable conduct.
- 不端。Gōng sī duì yuán gōng de bú bù duān xíng wéi líng róng rěn.The company has zero tolerance for improper behavior by employees.
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