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proper in Chinese

proper in Chinese is 公平, 右 — proper means right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.

proper in Chinese

公平
adj
Pronounced: gōng píng
Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]
adj
Pronounced: yòu
Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. [13th c.]

What does "proper" mean?

  1. adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
    "Make sure you're wearing the proper safety gear before entering the site."
  2. adj Following accepted standards of behaviour or manners; correct and decorous.
    "She was always polite and proper at formal dinners."
  3. adj Belonging specifically and exclusively to a particular person or thing; used especially in "proper noun" for the name of a specific person, place, or thing.
    ""London" is a proper noun, while "city" is not."

proper in a sentence

  • Make sure you're wearing the proper safety gear before entering the site.
  • This isn't the proper way to hold a violin bow.
  • She was always polite and proper at formal dinners.
  • "London" is a proper noun, while "city" is not.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "proper" in Chinese?

"proper" in Chinese is 公平, 右. proper means: Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.

How do you pronounce 公平?

"proper" in Chinese is 公平, pronounced "gōng píng".

How do you use "proper" in a sentence?

Example: "Make sure you're wearing the proper safety gear before entering the site." In Chinese, "proper" is 公平, 右.

Are there other ways to say "proper" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "proper": 公平, 右.

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