合
适

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The word 合适 is formed by combining the character 合, which conveys joining or harmony, with 适, which conveys fitting or appropriateness; together they create a compound meaning "suitable" or "fitting" through the direct contribution of both characters' meanings.

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这件衣服很合适。

Zhè jiàn yīfú hěn héshì.

English translation 1: This piece of clothing is very suitable.

找到合适的工作不容易。

Zhǎo dào héshì de gōngzuò bù róngyì.

English translation 2: Finding a suitable job is not easy.

他认为这个时间见面不合适。

Tā rènwéi zhège shíjiān jiànmiàn bù héshì.

English translation 3: He thinks this time is not suitable for meeting.

我们需要选择合适的材料来建造房子。

Wǒmen xūyào xuǎnzé héshì de cáiliào lái jiànzào fángzi.

English translation 4: We need to choose suitable materials to build the house.

在考虑所有因素后，他们终于做出了最合适的决定。

Zài kǎolǜ suǒyǒu yīnsù hòu, tāmen zhōngyú zuò chūle zuì héshì de juédìng.

English translation 5: After considering all factors, they finally made the most appropriate decision.

Word Definition - 合适

hé shì suitable; fitting; appropriate

Individual Character Details

合 gě, hé, hé
适 kuò, shì, shì