Definition
适宜 is a formal adjective meaning 'suitable, appropriate,' often used for environmental conditions or abstract situations. It is more formal than the common word 合适 (shìhé), which can be used in everyday speech for people, clothes, or occasions. 适用 focuses on practical applicability, while 适宜 highlights a natural fit with the circumstances.
adjective
suitableappropriate
Easily confused
- 事宜shì yísound-alikematters; arrangements
- 示意shì yìsound-aliketo hint, to signal, to indicate (non-verbally or subtly)
Examples
- 适宜。Zhèxiē tiáojiàn fēicháng shì yí zhòngzhí mǒuxiē shūcài.These conditions are very suitable for growing certain vegetables.
- 适宜。Nǐ xūyào zhǎo yí gè shì yí de shíjī tíchū zhège jiànyì.You need to find a suitable opportunity to make this suggestion.
- 。Zhè zhǒng cáiliào bù shì yí yòng yú cháoshī de huánjìng.This material is not suitable for use in damp environments.
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