合适 (héshì)

合适 means suitable, appropriate, or fitting, describing something that is the right match for a given situation, purpose, or person.

Meanings

[adjective] suitable, appropriate, fitting, or just right for a particular situation

Example Sentences

这件衣服的颜色很合适，非常适合你。 Zhè jiàn yīfú de yánsè hěn héshì, fēicháng shìhé nǐ. The color of this outfit is very suitable; it suits you perfectly.

这个价格很合适，我就买这个吧。 Zhège jiàgé hěn héshì, wǒ jiù mǎi zhège ba. This price is very appropriate; I will buy this one.

他是这个职位最合适的人选。 Tā shì zhège zhíwèi zuì héshì de rénxuǎn. He is the most suitable candidate for this position.

你需要找一个合适的时间和他谈谈。 Nǐ xūyào zhǎo yīgè héshì de shíjiān hé tā tán tán. You need to find a suitable time to talk to him.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
合适的人选	suitable candidate
合适的时机	appropriate timing
价格合适	the price is right
不太合适	not quite appropriate

Usage Notes

合适 is a broadly applicable adjective for describing suitability in terms of people, prices, timing, sizes, or situations. It is slightly more colloquial than 适合 (shìhé), which functions as a verb (这件衣服适合你, this outfit suits you). 合适 is typically used predicatively (价格很合适) or before nouns (合适的候选人).

Memory Hook

合 means "to fit or match" and 适 means "appropriate," so 合适 is something that fits and is appropriate, a perfect match.