合得来 (hé de lái) — to get along well, to be compatible
Definition
A separable verb meaning two people get along well or are compatible. Often used in the negative (合不来) to say two people don't click.
verb
to get along wellto be compatible
Examples
- 合得来，。Wǒ hé xīn tóng shì hěn hé de lái, gōng zuò qǐ lái tè bié shùn shǒu.I get along really well with my new colleague, so working together is very smooth.
- ，合得来。Tā men liǎng gè xìng gé xiāng sì, tè bié hé de lái.Those two have similar personalities; they get along especially well.
- 合得来？Nǐ gēn tā hé de lái ma?Do you get along well with him?
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