Definition
搭配 (dā pèi) means 'to pair up, match, or combine' things like clothes, food, or colors to create a harmonious effect. It is the everyday word for matching items, while 配套 (pèi tào) refers to forming a complete set (e.g., furniture) and 匹配 (pǐ pèi) is more formal, used for technical compatibility (systems, colors). As a noun, it can also mean 'collocation' (word combinations).
verb
to pair upto matchto combine (clothes, food, colors, etc.)
adjective
matchingwell-coordinatedharmonious
Examples
- 搭配。Zhè jiàn chènshān hé nà tiáo qúnzi dā pèi de hěn hǎo.This shirt and that skirt match very well.
- 搭配。Hóngjiǔ hé nǎilào shì jīngdiǎn de dā pèi.Red wine and cheese are a classic pairing.
- 搭配。Xuéxí wàiyǔ shí yào zhùyì cíyǔ de dā pèi.When learning a foreign language, you need to pay attention to word collocations.
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