Chinese phrase
在这种场合，〜不太合适 zài zhè zhǒng chǎng hé 〜 bú tài hé shì
Meaning
In this setting, ___ is not very appropriate
When to use it
Says an action is not quite suitable in a situation. It is a mild, polite way to comment on an action without sounding too direct.
Example dialogue
参加婚礼时，空着手去可以吗？ cān jiā hūn lǐ shí kōng zhe shǒu qù ké yǐ ma
Is it okay to go to a wedding empty-handed?
在这种场合，空着手去不太合适。 zài zhè zhǒng chǎng hé kōng zhe shǒu qù bú tài hé shì
In a situation like this, going empty-handed is not very appropriate.