Meaning and Usage
"可疑" (kěyí) is an adjective used to describe something or someone that arouses suspicion or doubt. It often appears in contexts involving uncertainty about honesty, truthfulness, or legitimacy.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used in legal, security, or everyday situations where something seems off or questionable, such as suspicious behavior, suspicious documents, or suspicious clues.
Collocations and Patterns
- 可疑行为 (kěyí xíngwéi): suspicious behavior, used when describing actions that seem untrustworthy.
- 可疑线索 (kěyí xiànsuǒ): suspicious clues, common in police or detective contexts.
- 可疑人物 (kěyí rénwù): suspicious person, referring to someone who might be involved in wrongdoing.
Usage Notes
"可疑" carries a negative connotation and implies a need for caution or further investigation. It is stronger than simply "不确定" (uncertain) because it suggests potential wrongdoing or deceit. Avoid confusing it with "怀疑" (to doubt), which is a verb; "可疑" is an adjective describing the object or person.
Tone and Register
The term is neutral but formal enough to be used in news reports, police statements, and formal discussions about trustworthiness or security.
Meaning and Usage
"可疑" (kěyí) is an adjective used to describe something or someone that arouses suspicion or doubt. It often appears in contexts involving uncertainty about honesty, truthfulness, or legitimacy.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used in legal, security, or everyday situations where something seems off or questionable, such as suspicious behavior, suspicious documents, or suspicious clues.
Collocations and Patterns
- 可疑行为 (kěyí xíngwéi): suspicious behavior, used when describing actions that seem untrustworthy.
- 可疑线索 (kěyí xiànsuǒ): suspicious clues, common in police or detective contexts.
- 可疑人物 (kěyí rénwù): suspicious person, referring to someone who might be involved in wrongdoing.
Usage Notes
"可疑" carries a negative connotation and implies a need for caution or further investigation. It is stronger than simply "不确定" (uncertain) because it suggests potential wrongdoing or deceit. Avoid confusing it with "怀疑" (to doubt), which is a verb; "可疑" is an adjective describing the object or person.
Tone and Register
The term is neutral but formal enough to be used in news reports, police statements, and formal discussions about trustworthiness or security.
Meaning and Usage
"可疑" (kěyí) is an adjective used to describe something or someone that arouses suspicion or doubt. It often appears in contexts involving uncertainty about honesty, truthfulness, or legitimacy.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used in legal, security, or everyday situations where something seems off or questionable, such as suspicious behavior, suspicious documents, or suspicious clues.
Collocations and Patterns
- 可疑行为 (kěyí xíngwéi): suspicious behavior, used when describing actions that seem untrustworthy.
- 可疑线索 (kěyí xiànsuǒ): suspicious clues, common in police or detective contexts.
- 可疑人物 (kěyí rénwù): suspicious person, referring to someone who might be involved in wrongdoing.
Usage Notes
"可疑" carries a negative connotation and implies a need for caution or further investigation. It is stronger than simply "不确定" (uncertain) because it suggests potential wrongdoing or deceit. Avoid confusing it with "怀疑" (to doubt), which is a verb; "可疑" is an adjective describing the object or person.
Tone and Register
The term is neutral but formal enough to be used in news reports, police statements, and formal discussions about trustworthiness or security.