Chinese word

妥善

Pronunciation

Pinyintuǒ shàn

Meaning

  • adverbproperly

Example

他把问题妥善解决了。tā bǎ wèn tí tuǒ shàn jiě jué le

He solved the problem properly.

Illustration for 妥善 (properly)

More examples

请把重要文件妥善保管好。qǐng bǎ zhòng yào wén jiàn tuǒ shàn báo guǎn hǎo

Please store the important documents safely.

Core concept

Handles a matter in a suitable, settled way, with no loose ends left behind.

Common phrases

  • 妥善处理tuǒ shàn chú lǐ

    process properly

  • 妥善保管tuǒ shàn báo guǎn

    store safely

  • 妥善安置tuǒ shàn ān zhì

    arrange properly

Similar words

适当shì dàng: In a way that suits the situation or uses the right amount.
合理hé lǐ: In a way that follows sound reasons and makes sense.

Definition in Chinese

用得当的方式处理或安排事物，使其安妥、无后患。yòng dé dàng de fāng shì chú lǐ huò ān pái shì wù shǐ qí ān tuǒ wú hòu huàn

Word origin

妥善 (tuǒshàn, "properly") combines 妥 (tuǒ, "suitable and settled") with 善 (shàn, "good"), giving the compound a sense of handling something in a fitting and sound way.

Usage tips

  • The word has a formal, careful tone, so everyday conversation often favors simpler wording instead.

Other meanings

  • appropriateadjective

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