improper; dishonorable; unseemly
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
improper; dishonorable; not upright in conduct or character
formalTypically used to describe immoral, untrustworthy, or scandalous behavior, especially concerning character or morals. Often used in formal or written contexts.
Tā他
yīn因
xíng行
wéi为
bù不
duān端
bèi被
gōng公
sī司
kāi开
chú除
。
He was fired from the company for improper conduct.
Wǒ我
men们
jué绝
bù不
róng容
rěn忍
guān官
yuán员
de的
pǐn品
xíng行
bù不
duān端
。
We absolutely cannot tolerate dishonorable conduct by officials.
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Tā他
zài在
nán男
nǚ女
guān关
xì系
shàng上
bèi被
fā发
xiàn现
yǒu有
shī失
jiǎn检
diǎn点
，
bèi被
zhǐ指
kòng控
jǔ举
zhǐ止
bù不
duān端
。
He was found to be indiscreet in his relations with the opposite sex and was accused of unseemly behavior.