Writing
适应 (shìyìng) — how to say "to adapt" in Chinese
适应
To adapt, to adjust
verb
Character composition
适
to suit
应
to respond
Radicals / Keys
广
Dotted cliff
#53 · yǎn · 3 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Collocations
适应能力
shìyìng nénglì
adaptability
适应生活
shìyìng shēnghuó
adapt to life
适应环境
shìyìng huánjìng
adapt to the environment
Examples
刚搬到国外的时候，他花了好几个月才逐渐适应了那里的气候、饮食和文化习惯。
When he first moved abroad, it took him several months to gradually adapt to the local climate, food, and cultural habits.
我需要时间适应。
I need time to adapt.
Frequently asked questions
How to say adapt in Chinese?
"to adapt" in Chinese is 适应 (shìyìng).
适应 meaning in English
适应 (shìyìng) means "To adapt, to adjust".
How is 适应 pronounced?
It is pronounced shìyìng (written as shiying). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to adapt" in Chinese characters?
It is written 适应: 适 has 9 strokes, 应 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 适应?
适应 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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