妥当
Appropriate, proper, or well-handled in a given situation. It suggests that everything has been arranged correctly and sensibly.
Examples
3 of 5把行李安置妥当后，我们就出发。
After settling the luggage properly, we will set off.
政府需要寻找一个更妥当的解决方法。
The government needs to find a more appropriate solution.
我觉得这样安排不太妥当。
I don't think this arrangement is very proper.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'tuǒ' (settled) and 'dàng' (appropriate) — everything is settled appropriately.
Quick Quiz
在做出最后决定之前，请确保所有的细节都已安排___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 妥当
Examples
把行李安置妥当后，我们就出发。
everydayAfter settling the luggage properly, we will set off.
政府需要寻找一个更妥当的解决方法。
formalThe government needs to find a more appropriate solution.
我觉得这样安排不太妥当。
informalI don't think this arrangement is very proper.
在引用文献时，必须确保格式妥当。
academicWhen citing literature, you must ensure the format is appropriate.
经理认为这个投资方案非常妥当。
businessThe manager thinks this investment plan is very sound.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
稳妥妥当
perfectly safe/proper
欠妥
not quite appropriate
办妥
to get something done properly
Often Confused With
合适 is general 'suitable'; 妥当 implies something is 'well-settled' or 'carefully handled'.
Usage Notes
Often used to describe the completion of a task or the quality of a decision.
Common Mistakes
Do not use it as a verb. You '处理' (handle) something '妥当', but you don't '妥当' something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'tuǒ' (settled) and 'dàng' (appropriate) — everything is settled appropriately.
Word Origin
From '妥' (steady/settled) and '当' (proper/right).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Reflects the value of 'shàn hòu' (properly handling the aftermath) in Chinese culture.
Quick Quiz
在做出最后决定之前，请确保所有的细节都已安排___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 妥当
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