般配

bānpèi

adjective #9,487

Meanings

1 well-matched (of a couple)
2 compatible
3 well-suited

Characters

sort; kind; manner

to match; to pair

Examples

他们两个很般配。

Tāmen liǎng gè hěn bānpèi.

The two of them are a great match.

大家都说我们很般配。

Dàjiā dōu shuō wǒmen hěn bānpèi.

Everyone says we're well-matched.

她觉得他们不般配。

Tā juéde tāmen bù bānpèi.

She feels they're not a good match.

Tips

usage

般配 is primarily used for romantic couples and implies compatibility in appearance, status, or background. For matching in general ability or strength, use 匹配 (pǐpèi). 门当户对 (méndānghùduì) is a more traditional expression for social-status matching.

Stroke Order

般 bān

配 pèi