对付

duì fu

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to handle; to deal with; to tackle
2. to get by with; to make do

Word relationships

Register variants

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• 搞定 gǎo dìng 搞定 gǎo dìng to fix colloquial version for handling something: to fix

Related words

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• 将就 jiāng jiu 将就 jiāng jiu to accept (a bit reluctantly) making do with less than ideal: to accept (a bit reluctantly)

Synonyms

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• 处理 chǔ lǐ 处理 chǔ lǐ to handle; to deal with dealing with problems or tasks: to handle; to deal with
• 应对 yìng duì 应对 yìng duì to answer; to reply coping with situations: to answer; to reply

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 对付 to mean 'cope with someone' in a friendly way; it often implies handling a difficult person or situation with a negative tone.

Formality

对付 is neutral in formality; 搞定 is very colloquial and should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

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我们必须想个办法 对付 这个问题。

We must think of a way to deal with this problem.

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Child Words of 对付

• 付 付 fù: to pay
• 对 对 duì: right; correct