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English

1. unsuitable; improper; inappropriate
2. inappropriate; improper

粵語 — Cantonese

1. 唔適當；唔正確

Examples

• 由於使用不當，個微波爐好快就壞咗。

  Because of improper use, the microwave oven soon broke down.

• 9 月進行的初步體檢顯示，由於照料不當和圍欄地面破損，導致大象的爪子開裂並過度生長，從而損傷了牠的腳。

  An initial medical examination conducted in September showed the elephant’s nails had cracked and were overgrown due to improper care and an insufficient enclosure with flooring that damaged its feet.

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