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    Expressing "matching" with 相配 (xiāngpèi)

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    Structure

    Subject + 相配

    Explanation

    相配 (xiāngpèi) means "matching," "compatible," or "well-suited." It describes whether two or more things go well together in terms of style, quality, or nature. It is often used to talk about furniture, clothing, or people being a good match.

    Examples

    • 这条围巾和你的大衣很相配。

      Zhè tiáo wéijīn hé nǐ de dàyī hěn xiāngpèi.

      This scarf matches your coat very well.

    • 他们两个性格相配,在一起很幸福。

      Tāmen liǎng gè xìnggé xiāngpèi, zài yīqǐ hěn xìngfú.

      Their personalities are well-matched, and they are very happy together.

    • 这双鞋的颜色和你的裙子不太相配。

      Zhè shuāng xié de yánsè hé nǐ de qúnzi bú tài xiāngpèi.

      The color of these shoes doesn't really match your skirt.

    • 这条围巾和你的大衣很相配。

      Zhè tiáo wéijīn hé nǐ de dàyī hěn xiāngpèi.

      This scarf goes well with your coat.

    • 他们两个性格相配,在一起很幸福。

      Tāmen liǎng gè xìnggé xiāngpèi, zài yīqǐ hěn xìngfú.

      Their personalities are well matched, and they're very happy together.

    • 这双鞋的颜色和你的裙子不太相配。

      Zhè shuāng xié de yánsè hé nǐ de qúnzi bú tài xiāngpèi.

      The color of these shoes doesn't really match your skirt.

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