Writing
合适 (héshì) — how to say "suitable" in Chinese
合适
Suitable, appropriate
adjective
Character composition
合
to suit
适
to fit
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
合适的机会
héshì de jīhuì
suitable opportunity
合适的人
héshì de rén
suitable person
价格合适
jiàgé héshì
reasonable price
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.
Mnemonic
[héshì-] "huh-shih, just right!" Hedgehog He tries on a winter hat. It's too small — "not 合适!" He grabs a bigger one, and it fits perfectly. He grins: now THIS is 合适! 🧢
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: 合 has 6 strokes, 适 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 合适?
合适 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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