Chinese word

不妥

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù tuǒ

Meaning

  • adjectiveinappropriate

Example

这个方案有点不妥。zhè ge fāng àn yóu diǎn bù tuǒ

This plan is not quite right.

Illustration for 不妥 (inappropriate)

More examples

在公共场合说这种话很不妥。zài gōng gòng chǎng hé shuō zhè zhǒng huà hěn bù tuǒ

It is very inappropriate to say such things in public.

Core concept

A choice or arrangement that does not fit its situation and may draw concern or opposition.

Common phrases

  • 有点不妥yóu diǎn bù tuǒ

    a little inappropriate

  • 觉得不妥jué de bù tuǒ

    feel it is inappropriate

  • 做法不妥zuò fǎ bù tuǒ

    an inappropriate approach

Similar words

不合适bù hé shì: Failing to fit the purpose, use, person, or situation where something is needed.
不恰当bú qià dàng: Unsuitable for the setting because it does not follow the expected social manners.
不妥当bù tuǒ dāng: Unsound or unsuitable when a judgment or method contains a mistake or other problem.
不当bú dàng: Improper because it is wrong or cannot reasonably be accepted.

Definition in Chinese

不合适或不恰当，含有问题或可能引起反对的情况。bù hé shì huò bú qià dàng hán yǒu wèn tí huò kě néng yín qí fǎn duì de qíng kuàng

Word origin

不 (bù, "not") + 妥 (tuǒ, "suitable and settled") forms a word for something that does not properly fit the situation.

Usage tips

  • This adjective lets a speaker raise a concern about a proposal or arrangement while keeping the focus on the issue rather than on anyone's character.

Other meanings

  • unwiseadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 不妥当bù tuǒ dānginappropriateadjective

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