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不当
bù dàng
Meaning
- unsuitable; improper; inappropriate
Definition
不合适；不恰当。
inappropriate; improper.
Usage
通常用作形容词，修饰行为、言语、措施等，表示这些行为或事物不符合规范、场合或道德标准。常与“处理”、“言语”、“行为”等词搭配，如“处理不当”、“言语不当”。
Usually used as an adjective to modify actions, words, measures, etc., indicating that these behaviors or things do not meet norms, occasions, or moral standards. Often collocated with words like '处理' (handle), '言语' (words), '行为' (behavior), e.g., '处理不当' (improper handling), '言语不当' (improper speech).
Examples
- 1 他在会议上发表了不当言论，引起了争议。（He made inappropriate remarks at the meeting, causing controversy.）
- 2 这次事故是由于操作不当引起的。（This accident was caused by improper operation.）
- 3 这种教育方式对孩子的发展非常不当。（This method of education is very inappropriate for children's development.）
- 4 她因着装不当被拒绝进入会场。（She was refused entry to the venue due to inappropriate attire.）
- 5 领导批评了他的不当行为。（The leader criticized his improper behavior.）
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