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Chinese dictionary
- 1
adj.fmlsuitable; appropriate; fitting
学生服以简朴为宜。
A simple dress is suitable for school wear.
这食物不宜吃得太多。
There is no benefit in eating too much of this food.
说这种话不宜。
Such remarks are out of keeping.
宜做某事
be fit to do sth
- 2
v.suit; fit
宜居
livable
这间屋子最宜读书写字。
This room is perfect for reading and writing.
这里景色宜人。
The scenery here is pleasant.
- 3
v.(now often used in the negative) should; ought to
不宜操之过急。
You should not act in haste.
不宜强加于人。
You should not force your view on others.
宜早不宜晚。
Sooner rather than later.
宜速归
should return home immediately
- 4
adv.fmlcertainly; no wonder; of course; without doubt
宜其事倍而功半。
It is better to do twice than half.