不著調

Simplified: 不着调

bùzháodiào ㄅㄨˋ ㄓㄠˊ ㄉㄧㄠˋ

    • to be off the mark
    • unreliable or inappropriate in speech or behaviour

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Saying俗语俗語

Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally
not in tune
Meaning
Originally singing off-key; describes speech or behaviour that is off, unreliable or inappropriate. Mildly critical.

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