适合 (shì hé) — to suit, to be suitable for
Definition
适合 is used when a person or thing matches what is needed or wanted (a job, outfit, or environment). Less specific than 适应 ('to adapt to'); different from 对, which means 'correct/right'.
verb
to suitto be suitable for
Examples
- 适合。Zhè jiàn yī fu hěn shì hé nǐ.This outfit suits you very well.
- 。Zhè ge gōng zuò bú shì hé tā.This job is not suitable for him.
- 适合。Zhè ge yán sè hěn shì hé nǐ de pí fū.This color suits your skin very well.
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