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Comparing 适合 ("shi4he2") and 合适 ("he2shi4")

适合 / 合适 shìhé héshì

Grammar
HSK 4

Structure

Subj. + 适合 + Obj. Subj. + Adv. + 合适

Definition

‘适合’表示动词，指符合某种条件或情况；‘合适’表示形容词，指符合实际情况或要求。

'适合' is a verb meaning 'to suit' or 'to fit'; '合适' is an adjective meaning 'suitable' or 'appropriate'.

Usage

‘适合’通常作谓语，后接宾语或动词短语；‘合适’常作定语或谓语，作谓语时不能带宾语。

'适合' is usually used as a predicate, followed by an object or verb phrase; '合适' is often used as an attribute or predicate, and when used as a predicate it cannot take an object.

Examples

  • 1 这件衣服很适合你。(This piece of clothing suits you very well.)
  • 2 找到了一个合适的工作。(Found a suitable job.)
  • 3 这款手机适合年轻人使用。(This phone is suitable for young people.)
  • 4 这个时间开会不合适？(Is this time not suitable for a meeting?)
  • 5 他的性格不适合做销售。(His personality is not suitable for sales.)
  • 6 你穿这件非常合适。(You look very appropriate in this.)

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