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不宜
bù yí
Meaning
- not suitable
Definition
不宜表示不适宜、不应该做某事。
Not suitable; should not; not advisable.
Usage
常用于表达某种行为或情况不合适，通常与动词连用，表示建议或警告。
Often used to express that a certain action or situation is inappropriate, usually combined with a verb to indicate advice or warning.
Examples
- 1 饭后不宜剧烈运动。 (It is not advisable to engage in vigorous exercise after a meal.)
- 2 儿童不宜观看这部电影。 (This movie is not suitable for children.)
- 3 天冷不宜外出。 (It is not advisable to go out when it is cold.)
- 4 空腹不宜喝浓茶。 (It is not suitable to drink strong tea on an empty stomach.)
- 5 此时不宜讨论这个问题。 (It is not appropriate to discuss this issue at this moment.)
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