得体

得體

détǐ

adjective HSK 7 #10,461

Meanings

Getting the right form — appropriate, proper.

Tā chuān de hěn détǐ.

She dresses very appropriately.

Tā de fāyán fēicháng détǐ.

His speech was very proper.

Zài zhèngshì chǎnghé yào jǔzhǐ détǐ.

One should behave properly on formal occasions.

usage

得体 describes behavior, speech, or dress that suits the occasion. Often used with 穿着 (dress), 举止 (behavior), or 言谈 (speech).

memory

Think: you 'get' (得) the right 'style/form' (体) — you're being appropriate.

得 dé

体 tǐ