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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.
- 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.
- 4
adv.fmlcertainly; no wonder; of course; without doubt
宜其事倍而功半。
It is better to do twice than half.