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    Expressing 'properly' with 妥善 (tuǒshàn)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    妥善 + Verb

    Explanation

    妥善 (tuǒshàn) is an adjective meaning 'proper,' 'appropriate,' or 'well-handled.' It describes actions or arrangements that are carried out carefully and satisfactorily. It is commonly used in formal contexts, especially in phrases like 妥善处理 (to handle properly).

    Examples

    • 这件事必须妥善处理，不能马虎。

      Zhè jiàn shì bìxū tuǒshàn chǔlǐ, bù néng mǎhu.

      This matter must be handled properly; there's no room for carelessness.

    • 请妥善保管好你的个人证件。

      Qǐng tuǒshàn bǎoguǎn hǎo nǐ de gèrén zhèngjiàn.

      Please keep your personal documents safe.

    • 他妥善安排了所有的工作事项。

      Tā tuǒshàn ānpái le suǒyǒu de gōngzuò shìxiàng.

      He properly arranged all the work matters.

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