Definition
得体 (dé tǐ) describes speech, behavior, or dress that is appropriate to the social occasion, implying proper etiquette and good manners. It is stronger in social propriety than 合适 (general suitability) or 恰当 (fitting for an action/decision), and differs from 贴切, which applies only to words or descriptions being apt. 得当 also means 'appropriate' but focuses on proper handling of matters, not personal conduct.
adjective
appropriate to the occasionfitting
Examples
- ，得体。Zài zhòngyào chǎnghé, tā shuōhuà hěn dé tǐ.At important occasions, he speaks very appropriately.
- 得体，。Tā jīntiān chuān de hěn dé tǐ, dàjiā dōu chēngzàn tā.She is dressed very appropriately today, and everyone praised her.
- 得体，。Tā de huídá hěn dé tǐ, ràng dàjiā dōu mǎnyì.His answer was very appropriate and made everyone satisfied.
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