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“suitable” in Chinese

Chinese

Also适宜 (shì yí)

Pronunciation

Pinyinhé shì

Example

下雨天穿这双雨鞋很合适。xià yǔ tiān chuān zhè shuāng yǔ xié hěn hé shì

These rain boots are suitable for rainy days.

Illustration for 合适 (suitable)

How to say “suitable” in Chinese

“Suitable” in Chinese is 合适 (hé shì).

It describes a choice or arrangement that sits neatly within the needs of a situation.

Full entry for 合适: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 合适

这份工作对你很合适。zhè fèn gōng zuò duì nǐ hěn hé shì

This job is very suitable for you.

Tips for using 合适

  • The word marks a satisfactory fit, not necessarily the best or most impressive choice, so it helps distinguish an acceptable decision from an ideal one.

Other Chinese words for “suitable”

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适宜

shì yí

adjectivesuitable

这种温度对婴儿适宜。zhè zhǒng wēn dù duì yīng ér shì yí

This temperature is suitable for babies.

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