得当 (dé dàng) — appropriate; suitable
Definition
得当 is a written, formal 'appropriate' — used in polished prose for wording, plans, or responses. 适宜 is the everyday spoken choice; 妥当 emphasizes a matter being fully and properly handled.
adjective
appropriatesuitable
Examples
- 得当。Tā zhè cì de huí yìng hěn dé dàng.His response this time is very appropriate.
- 得当。Tā de cuò cí fēi cháng dé dàng.His wording is very appropriate.
- 得当。Zhè ge jì huà de shè jì hěn dé dàng.The design of this plan is very appropriate.
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