合乎

hé hū

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to accord with; to conform to

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 不符 bù fú 不符 bù fú inconsistent 表示不符合: inconsistent

Related words

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• 违背 wéi bèi 违背 wéi bèi to go against 表示违反、背离: to go against

Synonyms

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• 符合 fú hé 符合 fú hé in keeping with 表示与标准、要求等一致: in keeping with

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with abstract standards or rules, e.g., 合乎逻辑 (logical), 合乎法律 (legal). Not typically used with concrete objects.

Common mistakes

Do not use 合乎 for physical suitability; use 适合 or 合适 instead. 合乎 is only for conformity to abstract criteria.

Example Sentences

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他的行为 合乎 法律规定。

His behavior conforms to legal regulations.

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Words Containing 合乎

• 合乎情理 合乎情理 hé hū qíng lǐ: reasonable; to make sense

Child Words of 合乎

• 合 合 hé: to close
• 合 合 gě: 100 ml
• 乎 乎 hū: (classical particle similar to 於|于[yú]) in