B1 adjective Neutral

适当

[ʂʐ̩⁵¹ taŋ⁴⁸]

Right or suited for some purpose or situation. It is synonymous with 'appropriate' or 'proper'.

Ejemplos

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1

我们需要在适当的时机提出建议。

We need to make suggestions at the appropriate time.

2

适当的运动对心脏有好处。

Moderate exercise is good for the heart.

3

请选择一个适当的词来填空。

Please choose an appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Familia de palabras

Verb
适应
Adverbio
适当地
Adjetivo
适当
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Truco para recordar

The character '当' (dāng) means 'to match' or 'to be'. If it matches the '适' (suitability), it is appropriate.

Quiz rápido

教师应该根据学生的水平给予___的指导。

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: 适当

Ejemplos

1

我们需要在适当的时机提出建议。

business

We need to make suggestions at the appropriate time.

2

适当的运动对心脏有好处。

health

Moderate exercise is good for the heart.

3

请选择一个适当的词来填空。

academic

Please choose an appropriate word to fill in the blank.

4

你应该给予他适当的惩罚。

formal

You should give him proper punishment.

5

这个方法在某些情况下是适当的。

academic

This method is appropriate in certain situations.

Familia de palabras

Verb
适应
Adverbio
适当地
Adjetivo
适当

Colocaciones comunes

适当调整 appropriate adjustment
适当处理 proper handling
适当安排 appropriate arrangement
适当的时机 appropriate timing
程度适当 appropriate degree

Frases Comunes

适当放松

relax properly

适可而止

stop at the right moment / don't overdo it

适当比例

proper proportion

Se confunde a menudo con

适当 vs 合适

'合适' is more common in spoken language (e.g., shoes fitting). '适当' is more formal and used for abstract concepts or official advice.

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Notas de uso

Excellent for IELTS Writing Task 2 when suggesting solutions to problems.

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Errores comunes

Don't use '适当' to mean 'just a little'. It means 'the right amount', even if that amount is large.

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Truco para recordar

The character '当' (dāng) means 'to match' or 'to be'. If it matches the '适' (suitability), it is appropriate.

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Origen de la palabra

From '适' (to suit/fit) and '当' (to be equal to/right).

Patrones gramaticales

适当的 + Noun 适当地 + Verb

Quiz rápido

教师应该根据学生的水平给予___的指导。

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: 适当

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