Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
适合
shìhé
Description
“适合”的意思是一个东西或者一件事对某个人很好，很合适。
The meaning of "适合" is that something or an event is very good or suitable for someone.
我们常常说这件衣服适合你，或者这个工作适合他。
We often say this piece of clothing 适合 you, or this job 适合 him.
Meanings
适合shìhé
to suit; to be suitable for
这件衣服很适合你。
This piece of clothing suits you well.
适合shìhé
to fit; to be appropriate for a purpose
这个地方很适合孩子玩。
This place is perfect for kids to play.
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Notes
- Etymology
适 (fit/suitable) + 合 (join/match), together meaning "to match well."
- Nuance
适合 is a verb ("to suit"); 合适 is an adjective ("suitable").
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