适于 (shì yú) — to be suitable for, to suit

Definition

Written/formal verb meaning 'to be suitable for', usually introducing a purpose or audience. More literary than 适合; often appears before the object it serves (a plan, a use case).

verb

to be suitable forto suit

Examples

适于。
Zhè ge fāng àn shì yú wǒ men gōng sī de xū qiú.
This plan suits our company's needs.
适于。
Zhè lǐ de tiān qì hěn shì yú zhòng zhí shuǐ guǒ.
The weather here is very suitable for growing fruit.
。
Zhè zhǒng yào bú shì yú ér tóng fú yòng.
This medicine is not suitable for children.

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