sik1 ji4適宜适宜
Jyutpingsik1 ji4
Yalesīk yìh
Definition
Suitable, appropriate, or fitting.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to the common colloquial term 合適. It is frequently used in contexts involving advice, suggestions, or formal assessments of whether a situation or action is fitting. While it functions as an adjective, it often appears in structures emphasizing degree, such as 最適宜.
Examples
The environment here is very quiet, it is most suitable for studying.
Do you think it is appropriate to go traveling at this time?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct replacement for 合適 in casual, everyday speech, as it can sound overly stiff or like written Chinese. It is better suited for giving professional advice or discussing abstract suitability rather than simple personal preferences.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
