Definition
不当 (bú dàng) is a formal adjective for 'improper, inappropriate' — used for actions, remarks, or conduct. It contrasts with 不宜 (bù yí) 'not advisable' and 不便 (bù biàn) 'inconvenient' (its 'unsuitable' sense is secondary). 不法 (bù fǎ) means 'illegal' and is not a synonym.
adjective
improperinappropriateunsuitable
Easily confused
- 上当shàng dànglook-aliketo be taken in; to be fooled; to be duped
Examples
- 不当。Tā zài huìyì shàng fābiǎo le bú dàng yánlùn.He made inappropriate remarks at the meeting.
- 不当，。Zhè zhǒng chǔlǐ fāngshì fēicháng bú dàng, xūyào gǎizhèng.This way of handling it is very improper and needs to be corrected.
- 不当，。Yīn shǐyòng bú dàng, shèbèi chūxiàn le gùzhàng.Due to improper use, the equipment malfunctioned.
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