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合适
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合适 (héshì) · suitable

合适 (héshì) means “suitable; appropriate; to fit”. It is written with 2 characters: 合 (to close) + 适 (match). It is an HSK 3 word in the current exam syllabus (2025).

How 合适 is built

The characters

合 hé · to close

What 合 is made of

适 shì · match

What 适 is made of

Origin hint: 辶 gives the meaning, 舌 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)

Example sentences

这件衣服很合适。Zhè jiàn yīfu hěn héshì.This piece of clothing fits well.
明天去合适吗?Míngtiān qù héshì ma?Is tomorrow a good time to go?

Questions about 合适

What does 合适 mean?

合适 (héshì) means “suitable; appropriate; to fit”.

How do you pronounce 合适?

合适 is pronounced héshì.

Which HSK level is 合适?

合适 is in HSK 3 (exam 2025) and HSK 2 (2021) and Old HSK 4.

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Learn 合适 with its group

It is part of HSK 2 (2021) · Group 65: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.

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