得当 (dé dàng) — appropriate; suitable | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

得当 (dé dàng) describes an action, choice, or wording as 'apt, appropriate' — it emphasizes that something is done in a fitting, effective way. 得体 (dé tǐ) focuses on social propriety (e.g., behavior), while 妥善 (tuǒ shàn) implies careful planning; 得当 is more about the general fit or suitability of a response or measure.

adjective

appropriatesuitable

Examples

得当。
Tā zhè cì de huíyìng hěn dé dàng.
His response this time is very appropriate.
得当。
Tā de cuòcí fēicháng dé dàng.
His wording is very appropriate.
得当。
Zhège jìhuà de shèjì hěn dé dàng.
The design of this plan is very appropriate.

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