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

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Handwriting

適宜
適
宜
适宜
适
宜

Example sentences

The autumn weather is cool and very suitable for going out.
這塊地呈三角形,比較不適宜用來建造房屋。
这块地呈三角形,比较不适宜用来建造房屋。
This piece of land is shaped like a triangle and is not very suitable for building houses.
今年因為氣候適宜,農夫們的收成非常豐碩。
今年因为气候适宜,农夫们的收成非常丰硕。
This year's harvest is very rich due to the suitable climate.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe conditions or environments that are well-suited for a particular activity.

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