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    Describing something as suitable with 合适 (héshì)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 合适 / 不 + 合适

    Explanation

    合适 (héshì) means "suitable," "appropriate," or "fitting," used to describe something that matches a situation or requirement well. It can be negated with 不 to mean "inappropriate." For example, 有点不合适 means "a bit inappropriate."

    Examples

    • 这件衣服的大小很合适，我就买这件了。

      Zhè jiàn yīfú de dàxiǎo hěn héshì, wǒ jiù mǎi zhè jiàn le.

      This piece of clothing fits perfectly; I'll buy this one.

    • 现在提这个要求有点不合适吧？

      Xiànzài tí zhège yāoqiú yǒudiǎn bù héshì ba?

      Isn't it a bit inappropriate to bring this up now?

    • 你觉得这个时间开会合适吗？

      Nǐ juéde zhège shíjiān kāihuì héshì ma?

      Do you think this time is appropriate for a meeting?

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