合适 (héshì) — how to say "suitable" in Chinese

合适

Suitable, appropriate

Character composition

to suit

to fit

Radicals / Keys

Mouth

#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

Walk

#162 · chuò · 7 strokes

Synonyms

适合

to suit, to be suitable

shìhé · verb, predicative

恰当

appropriate, suitable

qià dàng · formal, precise

适宜

suitable, appropriate

shì yí · formal, written

Examples

我们需要找一个合适的时间和地点,认真讨论一下这个问题。

We need to find a suitable time and place to seriously discuss this issue.

合适的衣服。

Suitable clothes.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "suitable" in Chinese?

"suitable" in Chinese is 合适 (héshì).

What does 合适 mean in English?

合适 (héshì) means "Suitable, appropriate".

How is 合适 pronounced?

It is pronounced héshì (written as heshi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "suitable" in Chinese characters?

It is written 合适.

What HSK level is 合适?

合适 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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