Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Suitable, appropriate: Meeting the necessary conditions or requirements for a particular purpose, situation, or person. It describes something that fits well or is correct for the context.
   • Fitting, proper: Conforming to what is considered right or acceptable for the circumstances.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Đây là thời điểm thích hợp để đầu tư. (This is a suitable time to invest.)
  • Cô ấy là người thích hợp nhất cho công việc này. (She is the most suitable person for this job.)
  • Chúng ta cần tìm một giải pháp thích hợp. (We need to find an appropriate solution.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "thích hợp" is often used in formal, academic, and professional contexts to discuss compatibility, correctness, or adequacy.
• It can be used with the preposition "với" (with/for) to specify what something is suitable for.
  • Phong cách này thích hợp với môi trường văn phòng. (This style is suitable for the office environment.)

Variants and Related Words

• Phù hợp (adj): Compatible, congruent, in agreement. Often used interchangeably with "thích hợp," though "phù hợp" can sometimes emphasize harmony or conformity.

  • Kế hoạch này phù hợp với mục tiêu của chúng ta. (This plan is compatible with our goals.)

• Hợp lý (adj): Reasonable, rational. Focuses on logic and sound judgment rather than situational fit.

  • Đề nghị của anh ấy rất hợp lý. (His proposal is very reasonable.)

Synonyms

• Suitable: Right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• Appropriate: Suitable or proper in the circumstances.
• Fitting: Suitable or appropriate under the circumstances.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Thích hợp thời": (Literally: suitable for the time) Means timely or opportune.

  • Sự can thiệp của chính phủ là thích hợp thời. (The government's intervention was timely.)

• "Thích hợp tâm lý": (Literally: psychologically suitable) Means psychologically fitting or appealing.

  • Cách tiếp thị đó rất thích hợp tâm lý người tiêu dùng. (That marketing approach is very psychologically fitting for consumers.)

adj

1. suitable