HSK Words: 合适 (hé shì) VS 适合 (shì hé)
Friday, November 10, 2023
Today, we will learn the HSK words “合适”（hé shì ） and “适合”（shì hé）. The two words are easily confused. Let's take a look at their differences!
“合适”（hé shì）refers to matching, conformity, appropriateness, or just meeting the actual situation or objective requirements.
Examples
- We are not right for each other.
我们不合适。
wǒ men bù hé shì 。 - This dress fits well.
这件衣服很合适。
zhè jiàn yī fú hěn hé shì 。 - This price is very suitable.
这个价格很合适。
zhè gè jià gé hěn hé shì 。
“适合”（shì hé）refers to meeting the objective situation or needs, meeting the requirements or conditions, making things go smoothly or making people feel comfortable and satisfied.
Examples
- Gloves fit me well.
手套很适合我。
shǒu tào hěn shì hé wǒ。 - He is very suitable for playing basketball.
他很适合打篮球。
tā hěn shì hé dǎ lán qiú 。 - I am not suitable for this job.
我不适合这份工作。
wǒ bù shì hé zhè fèn gōng zuò 。
Quiz：Please consider whether to use “合适”（hé shì）or “适合”（shì hé）in the following sentences.
- 这件外套很___，非常___我。
zhè jiàn wài tào hěn ___， fēi cháng ___ wǒ 。 - 你___这个岗位，给你___的工资。
nǐ ___ zhè gè gǎng wèi ， gěi nǐ ___ de gōng zī 。 - 他穿___的衣服，___这个场景。
tā chuān ___ de yī fú ，___ zhè gè chǎng jǐng 。
Answer
- 合适（hé shì） 适合（shì hé）
- 适合（shì hé） 合适（hé shì）
- 合适（hé shì） 适合（shì hé）
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