English–Chinese
“appropriate” in Chinese
How to say “appropriate” in Chinese
“Appropriate” in Chinese is 妥 (tuǒ).
Good judgment brings an arrangement into a stable state where it is likely to work without trouble.
Example sentences with 妥
我们应该采取妥善措施，防止事故再次发生。wǒ men yīng gāi cái qǔ tuǒ shàn cuò shī fáng zhǐ shì gù zài cì fā shēng
We should take appropriate measures to prevent the accident from happening again.
Tips for using 妥
- English speakers may reach for "proper" in every context, but this adjective is most natural when the concern is whether a practical step or arrangement will work without causing trouble.
Other Chinese words for “appropriate”
你的建议很妥当。nǐ de jiàn yì hěn tuǒ dàng
Your suggestion is very appropriate.
这个决定很恰当。zhè ge jué dìng hěn qià dàng
This decision is very appropriate.
请根据情况做出适当的安排。qǐng gēn jù qíng kuàng zuò chū shì dàng de ān pái
Please make appropriate arrangements based on the situation.
这个安排很到位。zhè ge ān pái hěn dào wèi
This arrangement is appropriate.
她的穿着很得体。tā de chuān zhe hěn dé tǐ
Her outfit is very appropriate.
这个决定很得当，大家都赞成。zhè ge jué dìng hěn dé dàng dà jiā dōu zàn chéng
This decision is very appropriate, and everyone agrees.
他得到了相应的报酬。tā dé dào le xiāng yìng de bào chóu
He received appropriate pay.
这样做比较稳妥。zhè yàng zuò bǐ jiào wén tuǒ
Doing it this way is more appropriate.
他的建议恰如其分，正好解决了问题。tā de jiàn yì qià rú qí fèn zhèng hǎo jiě jué le wèn tí
His suggestion was appropriate and solved the problem perfectly.