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凑合
còuhe
Description
"凑合"的意思是虽然不太好，但还可以用，也可以接受。
"凑合" means that although it's not very good, it is still usable and acceptable.
很多人说话的时候用这个词，表示"将就一下"或者"把东西放在一起"。
Many people use this word in speech to mean "make do" or "put things together."
Meanings
凑合còuhe
to make do; to get by (not great but acceptable)
没有面包，我们吃米饭凑合一下吧。
Without bread, we'll make do with rice.
凑合còuhe
so-so; passable; not bad
这家饭店的菜还凑合。
The food at this restaurant is just okay.
凑合còuhe
to gather together; to bring together
我们凑合了一些钱给他。
We pooled some money together for him.
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Notes
- Etymology
凑 (gather/put together) + 合 (join), literally "put together to fit".
- Nuance
often means something is barely good enough, with a tone of low expectation.
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