A2 adjective Formal 1 min read

可疑

keyi /kʰɤ˨˩˦ i˧˥/

Something is 'kěyí' when it looks wrong or raises red flags.

Practice it Notes & Tips

可疑 in 30 Seconds

  • Describes something that causes doubt or mistrust.
  • Used to identify suspicious behavior or objects.
  • Implies a potential hidden danger or deception.

Overview

  1. 1概述：可疑（kěyí）是一个形容词，由“可”（可以/值得）和“疑”（怀疑）构成。它用来指代那些由于缺乏证据、表现异常或逻辑不通而引起人们心理警惕的情况。2) 用法模式：该词通常作定语（如：可疑的人）或谓语（如：他的动机很可疑）。在正式场合，它常用于描述犯罪嫌疑人或不明来源的物品；在日常生活中，它用于表达对某件事的直觉判断。3) 常见语境：常见于新闻报道（可疑车辆）、侦探小说（可疑的线索）以及日常社交（可疑的短信）。当你发现某人言行前后矛盾时，可以使用该词。4) 近义词辨析：与“怀疑”不同，“怀疑”是动词（表示心理活动），而“可疑”是形容词（表示事物的性质）。相比“奇怪”，“可疑”带有更强的负面色彩和不信任感，暗示可能存在欺骗或危险。

Examples

1

那个人行踪可疑，一直在窗外徘徊。

everyday

That person's movements were suspicious, constantly lingering outside the window.

2

警方正在调查这起可疑的火灾。

formal

The police are investigating this suspicious fire.

3

这种可疑的短信千万不要回复。

informal

Don't ever reply to this kind of suspicious text message.

4

该数据表现出可疑的波动，需要进一步核实。

academic

The data shows suspicious fluctuations and requires further verification.

Common Collocations

行踪可疑 Suspicious behavior/movements
可疑人物 Suspicious person
动机可疑 Suspicious motive

Common Phrases

形迹可疑

Suspicious appearance/actions

可疑之处

Suspicious points

排除可疑

Rule out suspicion

Often Confused With

可疑 vs 怀疑

It is a verb meaning 'to doubt' or 'to suspect'. It describes the internal mental state of a person.

可疑 vs 奇怪

It means 'strange' or 'odd'. It focuses on something being unusual, but not necessarily dangerous or malicious.

Grammar Patterns

形容词性：可疑的+名词 谓语性：主语+很+可疑 程度补语：看起来十分可疑

How to Use It

The word '可疑' is typically used in serious or formal contexts to indicate potential danger or deception. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun or as a predicate. Avoid using it for minor, harmless oddities where '奇怪' is more appropriate.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use it as a verb, saying '我可疑他' (I suspect him), which is incorrect; the correct verb is '怀疑'. Another mistake is using it to describe people's feelings instead of the object that causes the feeling.

Tips

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Use with caution in social settings

Calling someone '可疑' is a serious accusation. Use it carefully to avoid unnecessary conflict.

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Do not confuse with suspicion

Remember that '可疑' describes the object, while '怀疑' describes the subject's mental state.

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Contextual usage in news

In Chinese media, police often use '可疑人员' to describe suspects or people acting strangely in public spaces.

Word Origin

Derived from the classical Chinese concept of '疑' (doubt). The prefix '可' turns it into an adjective meaning 'worthy of being doubted'.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, caution is highly valued. Identifying '可疑' situations is often taught as a life skill to avoid scams or safety threats.

Memory Tip

Think of '可' (can) + '疑' (doubt) = 'can be doubted'. If you see something that makes you ask 'Can I trust this?', it is '可疑'.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“可疑”是形容词，表示事物本身看起来让人怀疑；“怀疑”通常是动词，表示人主观上不相信或不确定。

当你发现某人行为异常、物品来路不明或事情逻辑不通时，都可以用“可疑”来表达你的警惕。

是的，它通常带有负面色彩，暗示可能存在欺骗、危险或不道德的行为。

可以，例如“可疑人物”指代看起来像坏人或有犯罪嫌疑的人。

Test Yourself

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这辆车停在这里很久了，看起来非常___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 可疑

形容车辆停放状态异常，引起怀疑，用“可疑”最准确。

multiple choice

选择正确的句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 他的行为非常可疑。

“可疑”作谓语修饰“行为”是正确的用法。

sentence building

（人物 / 警察 / 盘问 / 可疑 / 了 / 把）

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 警察把可疑人物盘问了。

“把”字句结构：主语+把+宾语+动词。

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