合适 héshì
suitable / appropriate
合适 (héshì) means "suitable / appropriate" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 合适
不合适
bù héshì
unsuitable / inappropriate
适合
shìhé
suit / be suited for
部门
bùmén
department
聚餐
jùcān
team dinner / to dine together
性价比
xìngjiàbǐ
cost-performance ratio / value for money
人选
rénxuǎn
candidate / person chosen
解决方法
jiějué fāngfǎ
solution / method to solve something
安排
ānpái
arrangement / to arrange
Frequently asked questions
What does 合适 (héshì) mean in Chinese?
合适 (héshì) means "suitable / appropriate" in Chinese. 合适 (héshì) means "suitable / appropriate" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 合适 in a sentence?
Use 合适 (héshì) the way you would use "suitable / appropriate" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 合适?
Common words that pair with 合适 include 不合适, 适合. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 合适 (héshì) and 机会 (jīhuì)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 合适 means "suitable / appropriate"; 机会 means "opportunity / chance". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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