to5 dong3妥當妥当
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Definition
Proper, appropriate, or well-handled in a way that meets expectations and avoids errors.
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How it's used
Focuses on the reliability and security of a situation or plan, often implying that potential risks have been mitigated. It is frequently used in professional or formal contexts to praise someone for their thoroughness or foresight. Unlike simpler words for good or right, it carries a sense of being bulletproof or well-considered.
Examples
You arranged this matter very properly.
Is it safe and proper to leave it there?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 穩陣, which specifically emphasizes safety and low risk. While 妥當 covers both safety and procedural correctness, 穩陣 is more about avoiding mistakes or danger in a casual, personal sense.
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Grammar guides
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