语法 · HSK 4
适合 (shìhé) vs 合适 (héshì): "suitable" in Chinese
适合 is a verb ("to suit / fit") that takes an object after it: 这件衣服很适合你 "This outfit suits you well". 合适 is an adjective ("suitable / appropriate") that stands at the end without an object: 这件衣服很合适, 这个时间合适吗？ Never put a person or noun object after 合适.
句型Patterns
A + (很) + 适合 + Person / VerbVerb + object: 这本书适合初学者看.A + (很 / 不) + 合适Adjective (no object): 大小很合适.合适 + 的 + NounModifier before noun: 找不到合适的工作.
例句Examples
- 这个颜色非常适合你。zhè ge yán sè fēi cháng shì hé nǐ.This colour suits you very well.
- 这双鞋不大不小，正合适。zhè shuāng xié bú dà bù xiǎo, zhèng hé shì.These shoes are neither too big nor too small—just right.
- 我现在给他打电话合适吗？wǒ xiàn zài gěi tā dǎ diàn huà hé shì ma?Is it a good time for me to call him now?
常见错误Common mistakes
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✗这份工作很合适他。
✓这份工作很适合他。
When followed by an object (他), use the verb 适合, not the adjective 合适.
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✗这件衣服不大不小，很适合。
✓这件衣服不大不小，很合适。
At the end of a sentence with no object, use the adjective 合适.
重点词语Words in this guide
Common questions
Can 适合 take 很 before it?
Yes. Mental and state verbs like 适合, 喜欢 and 了解 can be modified by 很 or 非常 even while taking an object.