suitable; fitting; up to standard
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesadjective
suitable; fitting; meeting a certain standard or format
formalUsed for objects, methods, or arrangements that meet established specifications, formats, or rules. Often overlaps with the more common meaning 'suitable'.
Zhè这
fèn份
wén文
jiàn件
de的
gé格
shì式
fēi非
cháng常
hé合
shì适
。
The format of this document is perfectly appropriate.
Wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
zhì制
dìng定
yī一
gè个
hé合
shì适
de的
cāo操
zuò作
liú流
chéng程
。
We need to establish a proper operating procedure.
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Tā他
de的
fāng方
àn案
zài在
jì技
shù术
shàng上
hěn很
hé合
shì适
。
His proposal is technically sound.
adjective
suitable; appropriate; fitting
This is the most common modern usage, applicable to a wide range of contexts from people and clothing to time and ideas. It functions identically to the word '合适'.
Zhè这
jiàn件
yī衣
fu服
nǐ你
chuān穿
hěn很
hé合
shì适
。
This piece of clothing looks very good on you.
Xiàn现
zài在
bù不
shì是
tǎo讨
lùn论
zhè这
gè个
wèn问
tí题
de的
hé合
shì适
shí时
jī机
。
Now is not an appropriate time to discuss this issue.
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Nǐ你
jué觉
de得
zhè这
gè个
yán颜
sè色
hé合
shì适
ma吗
？
Do you think this color is suitable?
Zhè这
gè个
zhí职
wèi位
duì对
wǒ我
lái来
shuō说
zài再
hé合
shì适
bù不
guò过
le了
。
This position couldn't be more suitable for me.