Writing
不当 (bú dàng) — how to say "improper" in Chinese
不当
Improper
adjective
Character composition
不
not
当
proper
Radicals / Keys
彐
Snout
#58 · jì · 3 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Collocations
不当言论
bú dàng yán lùn
improper remarks
不当行为
bú dàng xíng wéi
improper behavior
Examples
在正式场合，不当的行为会让人反感。
In formal settings, improper behavior can be off-putting.
他说了不当的话。
He said improper words.
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Frequently asked questions
Improper meaning in Chinese
"improper" in Chinese is 不当 (bú dàng).
What does 不当 mean in English?
不当 (bú dàng) means "Improper".
How is 不当 pronounced?
It is pronounced bú dàng (written as bu dang, budang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "improper" in Chinese characters?
It is written 不当: 不 has 4 strokes, 当 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 不当?
不当 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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