适当

shì dàng

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. suitable; appropriate

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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不当

bù dàng

unsuitable

表示不适当、不恰当

Related words

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适宜

shì yí

suitable

指适合、相宜，常用于环境、条件等

Synonyms

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合适

hé shì

suitable

两者都可表示符合某种标准或要求，但'合适'更强调主观感觉上的恰当，'适当'更侧重客观上的适度

恰当

qià dàng

appropriate

近义，但'恰当'常用于指言辞、行为等非常妥帖，'适当'更广泛

Usage notes

Collocations

常用作状语修饰动词，如'适当调整'、'适当休息'，表示在程度或范围上适中。

Common mistakes

勿与'适合'混淆：'适合'是动词，可带宾语，如'适合你'；'适当'是形容词，常作定语或状语，不能说'适当你'。

Example Sentences

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适当运动可以调剂身心。

Proper exercise can balance the body and mind.

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Words Containing 适当

不适当

bù shì dàng

inadequate

Child Words of 适当

(onom.) dong

at or in the very same...

see 李适[lǐ kuò]

to fit

适当