Chinese word

得当

Pronunciation

Pinyindé dàng

Meaning

  • adjectiveappropriate

Example

这个决定很得当，大家都赞成。zhè ge jué dìng hěn dé dàng dà jiā dōu zàn chéng

This decision is very appropriate, and everyone agrees.

Illustration for 得当 (appropriate)

More examples

措辞得当，可以避免误解。cuò cí dé dàng ké yǐ bì miǎn wù jiě

Appropriate wording can avoid misunderstandings.

Core concept

A decision, expression, or course of action fits the situation and its practical needs.

Common phrases

  • 措辞得当cuò cí dé dàng

    appropriate wording

  • 运用得当yùn yòng dé dàng

    appropriate use

  • 处置得当chǔ zhì dé dàng

    appropriate handling

Similar words

适当shì dàng: Moderate in time or degree and well suited to the purpose, method, or situation.
合适hé shì: Well suited to particular conditions, qualities, or size.
妥当tuǒ dàng: Sound in reasoning or handling and consistent with the expected standard.
恰当qià dàng: Well judged in words, actions, or choices for the situation and purpose.

Definition in Chinese

用于评价言行或处理是否适宜，意味着符合情理与需要，没有明显错误或不妥。yòng yú píng jià yán xíng huò chú lǐ shì fǒu shì yí yì wèi zhe fú hé qíng lǐ yǔ xū yào méi yǒu míng xiǎn cuò wù huò bù tuǒ

Word origin

得当 (dédàng, "appropriate") joins 得 (dé, "attain") and 当 (dàng, "fit"), suggesting that a judgment or action reaches a fitting state.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this adjective usually modifies a decision, remark, response, or method rather than the person who made it, so it gives feedback on conduct instead of character.

Other meanings

  • reasonableadjective
  • suitableadjective

Opposites

  • 不当bú dàngnot appropriateadjective
  • 不适当bú shì dāngnot appropriateadjective

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