欠妥 (qiàn tuǒ) — to be improper; to be unsatisfactory

Definition

Formal written verb meaning 'to be improper or not quite right,' used to critique plans, wording, or actions. Common in reports and editorial language, not everyday speech.

verb

to be improperto be unsatisfactory

Examples

欠妥。
Zhè ge fāng àn yǒu xiē qiàn tuǒ.
This plan is a bit improper.
，。
Tā de zuò fǎ qiàn yì xiē tuǒ, xū yào xiū gǎi.
His approach is somewhat improper; it needs revision.
，欠妥。
Zài zhè zhǒng chǎng hé shuō nà yàng de huà, què shí qiàn tuǒ.
Saying that kind of thing on such an occasion is indeed improper.

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