Comparing 适合 and 合适

适合 (shìhé) is a verb meaning 'to suit' or 'to be suitable for'. It typically follows a subject and takes an object, as in the pattern 'Subj. + 适合 + Obj.' Avoid using it without an object, as it needs something to suit.

合适 (héshì) is an adjective meaning 'suitable' or 'appropriate'. It can describe nouns directly (e.g., 合适的衣服) or follow a subject with 很 (e.g., 很合适). Learners often confuse it with 适合, mistakenly using it as a verb.