Definition
适合 means 'to be suitable for' — it describes something inherently appropriate for a person or situation (e.g., clothes, jobs). Unlike 适应 (shìyìng), which means 'to adapt (over time)', 适合 is about immediate fit. Compared to 配 (pèi), which emphasizes two things matching each other, 适合 focuses on one thing being right for another.
verb
to suitto be suitable for
Examples
- 适合。Zhè jiàn yīfu hěn shì hé nǐ.This outfit suits you very well.
- 。Zhège gōngzuò bù shì hé tā.This job is not suitable for him.
- 适合。Zhège yánsè hěn shì hé nǐ de pífū.This color suits your skin very well.
Grammar
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