合乎

héhū

verb HSK 7-9 #13,343

Meanings

1 to conform to
2 to be in accordance with
3 to meet

Characters

to match; to fit

classical particle (to; at)

乎 is a classical Chinese particle that adds a literary register

Examples

这个方案合乎实际。

Zhège fāng'àn héhū shíjì.

This plan conforms to reality.

你的做法不合乎规定。

Nǐ de zuòfǎ bùhé hū guīdìng.

Your approach does not conform to the regulations.

Tips

usage

合乎 is more formal and literary than 符合 (fúhé). Common collocations: 合乎逻辑 (logical), 合乎标准 (meets the standard), 合乎实际 (realistic).

Stroke Order

合 hé

乎 hū