得当 (dé dàng) — appropriate; suitable

Definition

得当 is a written, formal 'appropriate' — used in polished prose for wording, plans, or responses. 适宜 is the everyday spoken choice; 妥当 emphasizes a matter being fully and properly handled.

adjective
appropriatesuitable

Examples

  • 得当
    Tā zhè cì de huí yìng hěn dé dàng.
    His response this time is very appropriate.
  • 得当
    Tā de cuò cí fēi cháng dé dàng.
    His wording is very appropriate.
  • 得当
    Zhè ge jì huà de shè jì hěn dé dàng.
    The design of this plan is very appropriate.

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