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不適當

简不适当 · 繁不適當

Mandarin · pinyin bù shì dàng

inadequate
unfit

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不: bù · no, not; un-; negative prefix
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當: dāng · bear, accept, undertake; just
适: shì · kuò · go, reach; appropriate, suitable
当: dāng · bear, accept, undertake; just

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4–4–4 · bu4 shi4 dang4

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