宜 (yí) — (bound form) suitable, appropriate; (bound form, in negative phrases) should, ought to
Definition
宜 is a bound morpheme, not used alone: it pairs with verbs like 适 to mean 'suitable' (适宜), and appears in fixed phrases meaning 'should' in negative contexts (e.g. 不宜).
bound form
(bound form) suitableappropriate(bound form, in negative phrases) shouldought to
Examples
- 。Shào ér bù yí.Not suitable for children.
- 。Zhè zhǒng tiān qì fēi cháng shì yí hù wài huó dòng.This kind of weather is very suitable for outdoor activities.
- ，。Zhè lǐ huán jìng qīng yōu, shí fēn yí rén.The environment here is quiet and pleasant.
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