适中 (shì zhōng) — just right; appropriate; moderate (in degree, not excessive); well situated (of location)
Definition
适中 (shìzhōng) means 'just right' — neither too much nor too little, used for things like size, temperature, price, or distance. More formal and evaluative than the simple 合适; emphasizes hitting a middle point on a scale.
verb
just rightappropriatemoderate (in degree, not excessive)well situated (of location)
Examples
- 适中。Zhè ge jià gé hěn shì zhōng.This price is very reasonable.
- 适中，。Zhè ge wèi zhì shì zhōng, lí chē zhàn bù yuǎn.This location is well situated, not far from the station.
- 适中，。Wēn dù shì zhōng, bù lěng yě bú rè.The temperature is moderate, neither cold nor hot.
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