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    Expressing "fit" or "suit" with 合 (hé)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 合 + 不 + 合 + 适

    Explanation

    The verb 合 (hé) means "to fit," "to suit," or "to match," indicating that something is compatible or appropriate. It frequently appears in the combination 合适, meaning "suitable" or "fitting." It can also be used in the A-not-A question pattern 合不合适 to ask whether something is a good fit.

    Examples

    • 这双鞋你穿着合不合适？

      zhè shuāng xié nǐ chuān zhe hé bù héshì?

      Do these shoes fit you well?

    • 这个时间开会对大家都挺合适的。

      zhège shíjiān kāihuì duì dàjiā dōu tǐng héshì de.

      This time for the meeting works well for everyone.

    • 你觉得这件衣服的颜色跟我合不合？

      nǐ juéde zhè jiàn yīfu de yánsè gēn wǒ hé bù hé?

      Do you think the color of this outfit suits me?

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