Usage note
“合适”用来表示某事物或行为符合某种情况或需求。
hé shì lái bǎo zhé mǒu shì wù huò háng xíng hé fú sònɡ qíng huò yú qiú.
"合适" is used to indicate that something or an action fits a certain situation or need.
Context note
这个词常用于描述衣服、食物或活动是否适合某人。
zhè gè cí chánɡ yònɡ dé míng huì miáo shù yī fú 、 shí wù huò háo dòng fǎ lè shì bù shì sài rén.
This word is commonly used to describe whether clothes, food, or activities are suitable for someone.
5 examples
这件衣服合适我穿。
zhè jiàn yī fu hé shì wǒ chuān。
This piece of clothing fits me well.
这个蛋糕合适我们吃。
zhè ge dàn gāo hé shì wǒ men chī。
This cake is suitable for us to eat.
这个活动合适孩子们参加。
zhè ge huó dòng hé shì hái zi men cān jiā。
This activity is appropriate for children to participate in.
这个问题不合适讨论。
zhè ge wèn tí bù hé shì tǎo lùn。
This issue is not suitable for discussion.
这种天气合适出去玩。
zhè zhǒng tiān qì hé shì chū qù wán。
This weather is good for going out to play.
5 mini stories
妈妈说这件衣服合适我穿，我很喜欢。
mā ma shuō zhè jiàn yī fu hé shì wǒ chuān， wǒ hěn xǐ huan。
Mom said this piece of clothing fits me well, and I really like it.
我们选了一个合适的活动来庆祝生日。
wǒ men xuǎn le yí gè hé shì de huó dòng lái qìng zhù shēng rì。
We chose a suitable activity to celebrate the birthday.
这个蛋糕不合适给小朋友吃，太甜了。
zhè ge dàn gāo bù hé shì gěi xiǎo péng yǒu chī， tài tián le。
This cake is not suitable for little friends to eat, it's too sweet.
这种天气合适出去玩，我们可以去公园散步。
zhè zhǒng tiān qì hé shì chū qù wán， wǒ men kě yǐ qù gōng yuán sàn bù。
This weather is good for going out to play, we can go to the park for a walk.
这个问题不合适讨论，我们换个话题吧。
zhè ge wèn tí bù hé shì tǎo lùn， wǒ men huàn gè huà tí ba。
This issue is not suitable for discussion, let's change the topic.
Mini dialogue
合适的衣服
A
这件衣服合适我吗？
Zhè jiàn yī fu hé shì wǒ ma?
Does this piece of clothing suit me?
B
很合适，颜色也好看。
Hěn hé shì, yán sè yě hǎo kàn.
It suits you very well, and the color is nice too.
合适的礼物
A
送什么礼物给妈妈合适呢？
Sòng shén me lǐ wù gěi mā ma hé shì ne?
What gift would be suitable for Mom?
B
送一束花很合适。
Sòng yī shù huā hěn hé shì.
A bouquet of flowers is very suitable.
Related words and contrasts
similar
正好
zhèng hǎo
just right
Means exactly suitable or just the right amount
similar
适合
shì hé
to fit
A verb meaning to suit or fit
opposite
不对
bú duì
not right
Means incorrect or unsuitable