不宜

bù yí

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. not suitable
2. inadvisable
3. inappropriate

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 适当 shì dàng 适当 shì dàng suitable; appropriate means suitable or appropriate: suitable; appropriate

Related words

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• 应当 yīng dāng 应当 yīng dāng should; ought to means should or ought to, often used in contrast with 不宜 for advisability: should; ought to

Usage notes

Formality

Used in formal or written contexts to indicate something is not advisable.

Example Sentences

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这里 不宜 大声说话。

It is not suitable to speak loudly here.

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Words Containing 不宜

• 事不宜迟 事不宜迟 shì bù yí chí: the matter should not be delayed
• 冤家宜解不宜结 冤家宜解不宜结 yuān jiā yí jiě bù yí jié: It is better to squash enmity rather than keeping it alive (proverb)
• 少儿不宜 少儿不宜 shào ér bù yí: not suitable for children

Child Words of 不宜

• 不 不 bù: no; not so
• 宜 宜 yí: proper