不妥

bùtuǒ
adjective #7,954

Meanings

  1. 1 inappropriate; improper
  2. 2 not right; not suitable

Examples

HSK 2
Tā juéde zhèyàng zuò yǒuxiē bùtuǒ.
He felt there was something improper about doing it this way.
HSK 2
Rúguǒ yǒu shénme bùtuǒ, qǐng gàosù wǒ.
If anything is not right, please let me know.
HSK 7-9
Zhège fāng'àn yǒu bùtuǒ zhī chù, xūyào xiūgǎi.
There are problems with this plan; it needs revision.

Tips

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不妥 is a somewhat formal expression often used in written language, official discussions, or polite speech. In casual conversation, people are more likely to say 合适 (bù héshì) or 不对 (bùduì).

Stroke Order

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