appropriate; proper; fitting
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
appropriate; proper; fitting; suitable (of speech, conduct, dress, etc.)
Describes behavior, speech, or attire that is well-suited to the occasion or social context. Often used in formal or semi-formal contexts.
Tā他
yìng应
duì对
dé得
tǐ体
，
yíng赢
de得
le了
dà大
jiā家
de的
zūn尊
zhòng重
。
He handled the situation appropriately and won everyone's respect.
Zài在
zhè这
zhǒng种
zhèng正
shì式
chǎng场
hé合
，
nǐ你
chuān穿
de得
hěn很
dé得
tǐ体
。
You are dressed very appropriately for this formal occasion.
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Huà话
shuō说
de得
hěn很
bù不
dé得
tǐ体
，
dé得
zuì罪
le了
hěn很
duō多
rén人
。
What was said was very inappropriate and offended many people.
Tā她
de的
jǔ举
zhǐ止
yōu优
yǎ雅
dé得
tǐ体
。
Her behavior is elegant and proper.