The Chinese word 适应 means “to adapt” or “to adjust”. It is used to describe the process of becoming accustomed to a new situation or environment. For example, when someone moves to a new city or starts a new job, they may need to 适应 to their new surroundings. The word can also be used in a broader sense to describe the ability to adapt to changing circumstances or to different people.
Translation
Verb: to fit, to suit, to adapt
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们需要适应新的工作环境 | wǒmen xūyào shìyìng xīn de gōngzuò huánjìng | We need to adapt to the new work environment |
| 这个孩子很容易适应新的学校生活 | zhège háizi hěn róngyì shìyìng xīn de xuéxiào shēnghuó | This child easily adapts to the new school life |
| 他们需要适应高海拔的环境 | tāmen xūyào shìyìng gāo hǎibá de huánjìng | They need to adapt to the high-altitude environment |
| 这个城市的气候我需要适应一下 | zhège chéngshì de qìhòu wǒ xūyào shìyìng yīxià | I need to adapt to the climate of this city |
| 她很快适应了新的工作 | tā hěn kuài shìyìng le xīn de gōngzuò | She quickly adapted to the new job |
| 这个机器人可以适应不同的环境 | zhège jīqìrén kěyǐ shìyìng bùtóng de huánjìng | This robot can adapt to different environments |
| 我们必须适应新的生活方式 | wǒmen bìxū shìyìng xīn de shēnghuó fāngshì | We must adapt to the new way of life |
HSK
适应 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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