Definition

Adjective: - Appropriate, suitable, fitting: Describes something that is well-matched, proper, and meets the requirements or expectations of a specific situation, context, or purpose. It implies a correct and adequate response or measure. - Adequate, proper: Indicates that something is sufficient in quality or degree for what is needed, or is the correct or precise thing to use.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Đây là biện pháp thích đáng nhất cho vấn đề này. (This is the most appropriate measure for this problem.)
  • Anh ấy đã đưa ra một lời giải thích thích đáng. (He gave an adequate explanation.)
  • Chúng ta cần có sự quan tâm thích đáng đến nhu cầu của họ. (We need to have proper attention to their needs.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in formal, academic, or official contexts to evaluate the suitability or correctness of actions, words, responses, or levels of attention.
• Often implies a judgment of something being not just suitable, but also proportionate and well-considered.

Variants and Related Words

• Thích hợp (adj): Suitable, appropriate. Often used more broadly than , which can emphasize adequacy and propriety.
  • Đây là thời điểm thích hợp để đầu tư. (This is a suitable time to invest.)
• Phù hợp (adj): Compatible, conforming, in agreement with. Focuses on harmony or congruence.
  • Kế hoạch này phù hợp với mục tiêu của chúng tôi. (This plan is compatible with our goals.)
• Thoả đáng (adj): Satisfactory, adequate. Often overlaps with but can emphasize meeting a standard sufficiently.
  • Câu trả lời của anh ấy khá thoả đáng. (His answer was quite satisfactory.)

Synonyms

• Appropriate: Especially suitable or compatible.
• Adequate: Sufficient for a specific requirement.
• Fitting: Being in keeping with the situation.
• Proper: Correct according to social or factual rules.
• Suitable: Right for a particular purpose, person, or situation.

Related Phrases and Usage Notes

• Từ ngữ thích đáng: The proper/apt word.
  • Tôi không tìm được từ ngữ thích đáng để diễn tả. (I cannot find the proper words to describe it.)
• Mức độ thích đáng: An appropriate/adequate level or degree.
  • Dự án nhận được mức độ tài trợ thích đáng. (The project received an adequate level of funding.)
• The term often carries a nuance of being "just right" or "well-measured" in response to a specific demand or criterion, rather than merely being acceptable.

adj

1. appropriate