得体

dé tǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 失礼 shī lǐ 失礼 shī lǐ to act discourteously 指言语或行为不合礼节: to act discourteously

Related words

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• 大方 dà fang 大方 dà fang generous 形容举止自然，不拘束: generous

Synonyms

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• 适当 shì dàng 适当 shì dàng suitable; appropriate 形容行为或言语合适: suitable; appropriate

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 得 dé: to obtain
• 得 得 de: structural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc
• 得 得 děi: to have to
• 体 体 tǐ: body