Definition
合适 is the everyday, general word for 'suitable, appropriate' for objects, times, prices, etc. Its siblings are more specific or formal: 适当 (proper, formal), 适用 (applicable), 恰当 (exactly fitting), 适宜 (literary), 得体 (socially appropriate), and 贴切 (apt for words/descriptions).
adjective
suitableappropriate
Easily confused
- 核实hé shísound-aliketo verify, to check
Examples
- 合适。Wǒ xiǎng mǎi yì shuāng hé shì de xié.I want to buy a pair of suitable shoes.
- 合适。Zhège jiàgé hěn hé shì.This price is very reasonable.
- 合适。Míngtiān shàngwǔ de shíjiān zuì hé shì.Tomorrow morning's time is most suitable.
Grammar
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