适当

適當
shìdàng
adjective HSK 6 #5,348

Meanings

  1. 1 appropriate; suitable; proper
  2. 2 moderate; adequate

Examples

HSK 2
Lǎoshī yīnggāi gěi xuéshēng shìdàng de zìyóu.
Teachers should give students appropriate freedom.
HSK 4
Qǐng zài shìdàng de shíhou tíxǐng wǒ.
Please remind me at an appropriate time.
HSK 7-9
Shìdàng de yùndòng yǒuyì jiànkāng.
Moderate exercise is good for your health.

Tips

usage
适当 vs 合适 (héshì): Both mean 'appropriate,' but 适当 often modifies abstract concepts (适当时机, appropriate timing) while 合适 often describes concrete things (合适衣服, suitable clothes).

Stroke Order

shì
dāng