适宜 (shì yí) — suitable; appropriate
Definition
适宜 (shì yí) is a formal written word for 'suitable,' often paired with a purpose (适宜于/用于...). Compared with 合适 it sounds more literary and is more common in writing about conditions, materials, or timing.
adjective
suitableappropriate
Easily confused
Examples
- 适宜。Zhè xiē tiáo jiàn fēi cháng shì yí zhòng zhí mǒu xiē shū cài.These conditions are very suitable for growing certain vegetables.
- 适宜。Nǐ xū yào zhǎo yí gè shì yí de shí jī tí chū zhè ge jiàn yì.You need to find a suitable opportunity to make this suggestion.
- 。Zhè zhǒng cái liào bú shì yí yòng yú cháo shī de huán jìng.This material is not suitable for use in damp environments.
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