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适当

適當
shìdàng
adjective HSK 5 #5,348

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 4
请在适当的时候提醒我。
Qǐng zài shìdàng de shíhou tíxǐng wǒ.
Please remind me at an appropriate time.
HSK 5
适当的运动有益健康。
Shìdàng de yùndòng yǒuyì jiànkāng.
Moderate exercise is good for your health.
HSK 5
老师应该给学生适当的自由。
Lǎoshī yīnggāi gěi xuésheng shìdàng de zìyóu.
Teachers should give students appropriate freedom.

Tips

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

Stroke Order

适 shì
当 dāng