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得体

dé tǐ
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. appropriate to the occasion
  2. 2. fitting

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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失礼
shī lǐ

to act discourteously

指言语或行为不合礼节

Related words

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大方
dà fang

generous

形容举止自然，不拘束

Synonyms

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适当
shì dàng

suitable; appropriate

形容行为或言语合适

Usage notes

Formality

‘得体’ is a relatively formal adjective used to describe behavior or speech that is appropriate for the context, often emphasizing social grace and respect.

Example Sentences

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他的发言很 得体 。
His speech was very appropriate.

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Child Words of 得体

得
dé

to obtain

得
de

structural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc

得
děi

to have to

体
tǐ

body