English–Chinese
“apt” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintiē qiè
Example
用这个词形容很贴切。yòng zhè ge cí xíng róng hěn tiē qiè
This word is very apt for describing it.
How to say “apt” in Chinese
“Apt” in Chinese is 贴切 (tiē qiè).
Words that come so close to the thing they describe that the idea and reality seem to meet.
Example sentences with 贴切
专家给出了一个贴切的评价，指出了关键问题。zhuān jiā gěi chū le yí gè tiē qiè de píng jià zhǐ chū le guān jiàn wèn tí
The expert gave an apt evaluation, pointing out the key issue.
Tips for using 贴切
- English speakers often use broad words such as "good" or "right" here, but this Chinese adjective highlights how precisely an expression matches what it describes.