Chinese
héshì
Meaning: suitable; appropriate
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

合適
合
適
合适
合
适

Example sentences

This piece of clothing is very suitable for you.
這雙鞋的大小正合適。
这双鞋的大小正合适。
The size of this pair of shoes is just right.
這件襯衫配這條領帶很合適。
这件衬衫配这条领带很合适。
This shirt matches this tie very well.
他是透過房屋中介公司才找到這間合適的辦公室。
他是透过房屋中介公司才找到这间合适的办公室。
He found this suitable office through a real estate agency company.
董事長正在尋找合適的接班人。
董事长正在寻找合适的接班人。
The chairman is looking for a suitable successor.
經理正在尋找合適的人選來填補職位空缺。
经理正在寻找合适的人选来填补职位空缺。
The manager is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the job vacancy.
我想退貨,因為衣服的尺寸不合適。
我想退货,因为衣服的尺寸不合适。
I want to return the goods because the size of the clothes is not right.
這件襯衫的尺寸不合適。
这件衬衫的尺寸不合适。
This shirt's size is not suitable.
醫生很快找到了合適的解藥,病人的症狀逐漸緩和。
医生很快找到了合适的解药,病人的症状逐渐缓和。
The doctor quickly found a suitable antidote, and the patient's symptoms gradually eased.

Usage Notes

Describes something that fits well or is appropriate for a situation or person.

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