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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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