Chinese phrase
适合〜吗？ shì hé 〜 ma
Meaning
Is it suitable for ___?
When to use it
Asks whether something is suitable for a purpose or activity. It is a common, polite way to check if something fits a need or situation.
Example dialogue
这双鞋适合爬山吗？ zhè shuāng xié shì hé pá shān ma
Are these shoes suitable for hiking?
很适合，鞋底抓地力很好，走山路没问题。 hěn shì hé xié dǐ zhuā dì lì hěn hǎo zǒu shān lù méi wèn tí
They are well suited. The soles have excellent grip, so walking on mountain paths is no problem.