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“suspicious” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

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Example

这个人看起来可疑,不要靠近他。zhè ge rén kàn qǐ lái kě yí bú yào kào jìn tā

This person looks suspicious; don't go near him.

Illustration for 可疑 (suspicious)

How to say “suspicious” in Chinese

“Suspicious” in Chinese is 可疑 (kě yí).

A crack in trust that makes a person, statement, or situation hard to accept as genuine.

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

Example sentences with 可疑

邮局发现一个可疑包裹,立即封锁了现场。yóu jú fā xiàn yí gè kě yí bāo guǒ lì jí fēng suǒ le xiàn chǎng

The post office found a suspicious package and immediately sealed off the area.

Tips for using 可疑

  • The word signals a reason for doubt rather than proof of wrongdoing, so it can describe a report, explanation, object, or person.

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