合适 (héshì) — suitable / appropriate

合适 (héshì)

合适 means suitable, appropriate, or fitting. It describes a good match between a person and a role, an item and a purpose, or a situation and a response. It is a common everyday adjective used in shopping, work, and personal contexts.

Meanings

1. [adjective] Suitable; appropriate; fitting; the right match.

Example Sentences

这双鞋很合适，我买了。 Zhè shuāng xié hěn héshì, wǒ mǎi le. These shoes fit perfectly; I bought them.

你觉得这份工作合适吗？ Nǐ juéde zhè fèn gōngzuò héshì ma? Do you think this job is suitable for you?

这个方法不太合适。 Zhège fāngfǎ bú tài héshì. This method is not very appropriate.

我找到了一个合适的时间见面。 Wǒ zhǎodào le yī gè héshì de shíjiān jiànmiàn. I found a suitable time to meet.

Collocations

Memory Hook

合 means to combine or fit together, and 适 means to suit or match. When two things combine and match perfectly, they are 合适 — just right.