Definition
贴切 (tiēqiè) describes a word, translation, analogy, or description that fits the situation exactly — it's 'apt' or 'spot-on'. It is more precise than 合适 (héshì 'suitable'), which is broader and applies to clothes, time, or general suitability. 得体 (détǐ) is for behavior or conduct being appropriate, not for language.
adjective
aptfittingappropriate (of a word, translation, analogy, or description)
Examples
- 贴切。Zhège chéngyǔ yòng de shífēn tiē qiè.This idiom is used very aptly.
- 贴切，。Tā de xíngróng fēicháng tiē qiè, ràng wǒ yíxiàzi jiù míngbai le.His description was so apt that I understood it immediately.
- 贴切？Nǐ juéde nǎge fānyì gèng tiē qiè?Which translation do you think is more appropriate?
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