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The word "适当" is formed by combining the character "适", meaning suitable or fitting, with the character "当", meaning to be in the correct position or to bear a role, thus together creating a compound that denotes something being appropriate or proper.

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我们做了适当的安排。

Wǒmen zuòle shìdàng de ānpái.

English translation 1: We made appropriate arrangements.

适当运动对健康有益。

Shìdàng yùndòng duì jiànkāng yǒuyì.

English translation 2: Appropriate exercise is beneficial for health.

在适当的时候，我会告诉你。

Zài shìdàng de shíhòu, wǒ huì gàosù nǐ.

English translation 3: At the appropriate time, I will tell you.

政府采取了适当的措施来应对危机。

Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔle shìdàng de cuòshī lái yìngduì wēijī.

English translation 4: The government took appropriate measures to deal with the crisis.

为了保持生态平衡，我们必须适当控制人类活动。

Wèile bǎochí shēngtài pínghéng, wǒmen bìxū shìdàng kòngzhì rénlèi huódòng.

English translation 5: In order to maintain ecological balance, we must appropriately control human activities.

Word Definition - 适当

shì dàng suitable; appropriate

Individual Character Details

适 kuò, shì, shì
当 dāng, dāng, dàng