Definition
可疑 (kě yí) means 'suspicious; dubious' — something that arouses doubt because of evidence or behavior. 蹊跷 (qī qiao) adds a sense of 'odd or strange' (things feel off but not necessarily guilt); 暧昧 (ài mèi) focuses on ambiguity or shady implications, often in relationships. Use 可疑 when you suspect wrongdoing; use 蹊跷 when something is just weird.
adjective
suspiciousdubious
Easily confused
- 可以kě yǐsound-alikecan， may (expressing permission or ability)
- 刻意kè yìsound-alikedeliberately, intentionally (with conscious choice, often negative nuance)
Examples
- 可疑。Zhège bāoguǒ kàn qǐlái fēicháng kě yí.This package looks very suspicious.
- ，可疑。Tā de huídá qiánhòu máodùn, shífēn kě yí.His answers are contradictory and highly suspicious.
- 可疑。Jǐngfāng rènwéi zhèxiē jiāoyì yǒu kě yí zhī chù.The police believe there is something dubious about these transactions.
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