适当
shìdàng
appropriate
The Chinese word '适当' is used similarly to the English word 'appropriate'. It is used to describe something that is suitable or fitting in a specific situation, context, or condition. This can pertain to behaviour, clothing, decisions, measures etc. It can also suggest moderation, as in not too much or too little.
Example sentences using: 适当
我已经适当地更改了文件。
wǒ yǐjīng shìdàng de gēnggǎi le wénjiàn.
I have modified the file appropriately.
This sentence uses '适当' as an adverb to describe how a task (modifying a file) was completed.
适当的措施能防止疾病。
shìdàng de cuòshī néng fángzhǐ jíbìng.
Proper measures can prevent disease.
This phrase illustrates the usage of '适当'(appropriate) to describe the right measures that can prevent disease.
你需要适当地调整你的态度。
nǐ xūyào shìdàng de tiáozhěng nǐ de tàidù.
You need to adjust your attitude appropriately.
In this sentence, '适当' is used adverbially to indicate how the attitude should be adjusted.
适当的运动对身体有益。
shìdàng de yùndòng duì shēntǐ yǒuyì.
Proper exercise is beneficial to the body.
This phrase is using '适当' to describe the type of exercise that is beneficial to the body.
适当的休息可以增加效率。
shìdàng de xiūxí kěyǐ zēngjiā xiàolǜ.
Proper rest can increase efficiency.
This phrase uses '适当' to mention the type of rest that can help increase efficiency.
我们要进行适当的讨论。
wǒmen yào jìnxíng shìdàng de tǎolùn.
We should have a proper discussion.
In this sentence, '适当' is used to describe the kind of discussion that should take place.
适当的睡眠有助于身体健康。
shìdàng de shuìmián yǒuzhù yú shēntǐ jiànkāng.
Proper sleep contributes to health.
In this sentence, '适当' is used to describe the type of sleep that contributes to health.
适当的时间我们可以谈论这个问题。
shìdàng de shíjiān wǒmen kěyǐ tánlùn zhège wèntí.
We can discuss this issue at the appropriate time.
This phrase uses '适当' to describe the correct time for discussing a particular issue.
适当的饮食有助于健康。
shìdàng de yǐnshí yǒuzhù yú jiànkāng.
Proper diet contributes to health.
In this sentence, '适当' is used to qualify the type of diet that contributes positively to health.
适当的减轻工作压力有助于身心健康。
shìdàng de jiǎnqīng gōngzuò yālì yǒuzhù yú shēnxīn jiànkāng.
Properly reducing job stress contributes to mental and physical health.
In this sentence, '适当' is used to describe how one should reduce job stress in order to enhance their mental and physical health.