English–Chinese

“questionable” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwēi miào

Example

你的回答听起来有点微妙。nǐ de huí dá tīng qǐ lái yóu diǎn wēi miào

Your answer sounds a little questionable.

Illustration for 微妙 (questionable)

How to say “questionable” in Chinese

“Questionable” in Chinese is 微妙 (wēi miào).

It points to a barely sensed difference whose meaning remains hard to pin down and may feel slightly off.

Full entry for 微妙: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 微妙

两国关系现在处于微妙的平衡。liǎng guó guān xì xiàn zài chǔ yú wēi miào de píng héng

Relations between the two countries are now in a delicate balance.

Tips for using 微妙

  • In conversation, this adjective often expresses reservations indirectly, so a description that sounds positive in English may carry mild doubt in Chinese.

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