The Chinese word 适合 means “suitable” or “appropriate”. It is commonly used to describe whether something or someone is a good fit for a particular situation or purpose. For example, you could say “这个衣服适合你”, which means “This clothing suits you” or “This clothing is suitable for you”. The word can also be used in a more general sense to describe whether something is appropriate or fitting in a broader context, such as “这个方案适合我们的需求”, which means “This plan is suitable for our needs”.
Translation
Verb: to fit, to suit
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这双鞋适合我吗？ | zhè shuāng xié shìhé wǒ ma? | Do these shoes fit me? |
| 这个任务适合你来完成 | zhège rènwù shìhé nǐ lái wánchéng | This task is suitable for you to complete |
| 这种颜色适合你的肤色 | zhè zhǒng yánsè shìhé nǐ de fūsè | This color suits your complexion |
| 这种食物不适合我的胃口 | zhè zhǒng shíwù bù shìhé wǒ de wèikǒu | This food doesn’t agree with my taste |
| 这个地方适合拍照 | zhège dìfāng shìhé pāizhào | This place is suitable for taking photos |
| 这件衣服适合晚宴穿 | zhè jiàn yīfú shìhé wǎnyàn chuān | This dress is suitable for wearing to a dinner party |
| 这种药不适合孕妇使用 | zhè zhǒng yào bù shìhé yùnfù shǐyòng | This medicine is not suitable for pregnant women to use |
| 这个时候适合去海边 | zhège shíhòu shìhé qù hǎibiān | This is a good time to go to the beach |
HSK
适合 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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