Writing
不宜 (bù yí) — how to say "not advisable" in Chinese
不宜
Not advisable, unsuitable
verb
Character composition
不
not
宜
suitable, appropriate
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Collocations
不宜吃太多
bù yí chī tài duō
not advisable to eat too much
不宜出门
bù yí chū mén
not advisable to go out
Examples
在公共场合大声喧哗不宜。
It is not advisable to make loud noise in public places.
此事不宜拖延。
This matter should not be delayed.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "not advisable" in Chinese?
"not advisable" in Chinese is 不宜 (bù yí).
What does 不宜 mean in English?
不宜 (bù yí) means "Not advisable, unsuitable".
How is 不宜 pronounced?
It is pronounced bù yí (written as bu yi, buyi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "not advisable" in Chinese characters?
It is written 不宜: 不 has 4 strokes, 宜 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 不宜?
不宜 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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