不宜 (bù yí): not advisable, should not

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: not advisable, should not
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 6

Full definitions

not suitable
inadvisable
inappropriate

Chinese explanation

表示不适合做某事，或某种做法不合适
常用于劝告，说明做某事条件不成熟、有坏处或容易出问题。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

HSK 6

suitable; appropriate

Example sentences

The doctor said he just had surgery and shouldn't get out of bed to walk around yet; it's best for him to rest in bed for two days first.

Because the dishes at this restaurant are on the spicy side, people who can't handle spicy food well shouldn't order their signature dish.

This project is rushed and the task is heavy; if we change the person in charge now, it probably won't be good for the team's stability.

Since the child is preparing for the college entrance exam, the family shouldn't frequently host guests or gatherings, so as not to affect his review.

Some clauses in this contract are still ambiguous; before the lawyer reviews it, you shouldn't officially announce it to the public yet.

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