Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
贴切
tiēqiè
Description
"贴切"用来说一个词或句子非常合适，很准确。
"贴切" is used to say that a word or sentence is very appropriate and accurate.
比如老师会说你的比喻很贴切。
For example, a teacher might say your metaphor is very "贴切".
Meanings
贴切tiēqiè
apt; fitting; appropriate (of words or expressions)
这个词用得很贴切。
This word is used very appropriately.
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Notes
- Etymology
贴 (to stick/close) + 切 (to fit closely), meaning words that fit the meaning perfectly.
- Nuance
usually describes language, wording, or metaphors, not physical objects or people.
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