这不太合适吧
“Is that a good idea?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“And he really wants to meet you. Is that okay?”
这不 太合适吧
“Is that a good idea?”
“We made quite a scene back then. It'd be awkward. It's fine.”
“I really do not want to do this; it will be completely awkward.”
Saying '不太合适' (not very suitable) allows Chinese speakers to say no without directly disparaging the person or the requester.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
this might not be appropriate / that is not such a good idea
The standard polite formula in spoken Chinese to reject a suggestion or express discomfort without being confrontational.
Softens the refusal into an open, polite hedge rather than a harsh rejection.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“It's not appropriate.”
“I'm afraid that's not appropriate.”
“Isn't this a bit inappropriate?”
“It's not appropriate.”
“might not be very appropriate to put here.”
“to keep up an appearance for his student?”
“Isn't this a bit inappropriate?”
“you're qualified for this right now.”