Chinese word

合适

Pronunciation

Pinyinhé shì

Meaning

  • adjectivesuitable

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 合适的工作hé shì de gōng zuò

    suitable job

  • 合适的时间hé shì de shí jiān

    suitable time

  • 很合适hěn hé shì

    very suitable

Similar words

适合shì hé: Suitable for particular conditions and practical needs, allowing use or action without difficulty.
方便fāng biàn: Convenient to handle or do because it takes little effort and time.
适当shì dàng: Proper for the purpose in degree or method, with nothing unreasonable or lacking.

Definition in Chinese

用来评价某物或安排是否符合期待或目的，表示程度适中、符合常理。yòng lái píng jià mǒu wù huò ān pái shì fǒu fú hé qī dài huò mù dì biǎo shì chéng dù shì zhōng fú hé cháng lǐ

Word origin

合 (hé, "fit together") + 适 (shì, "suitable") combine the ideas of matching and being right for a situation.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • appropriateadjective

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