Chinese for English speakers Clothes · Lesson 6
The best fit
Chinese 适合 for 'fit/suit' — 这条裙子适合我吗? (Does this skirt suit me?) — versatile fit word.
Conversation
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Yaya
这条裙子适合我吗？
zhè tiáo qúnzi shìhé wǒ ma?
This skirt, does it fit me?
Tip: 裙子 <qúnzi> = skirt 适合 <shìhé> = to fit, to suit
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Rose
嗯，很适合您。
ēn, hěn shì hé nín.
Yes, it suits you very well.
Tip: 嗯 <ēn> = interjection indicating approval. 很 <hěn> = very, extremely
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Yaya
您不觉得有一点过时吗？
nín bù juéde yǒu yìdiǎn guòshí ma?
Don't you think they are a little out of fashion?
Tip: 您不觉得 <nín bù juéde> = don't you think... 一点 <yìdiǎn> = a little 过时 <guòshí> = out of fashion
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Rose
您想找更时髦的吗？
nín xiǎng zhǎo gèng shí máo de ma?
Are you looking for something more fashionable?
Tip: 找 <zhǎo> = to search, to look for 更<gèng> = even more, more 时髦 <shímáo> = in vogue, fashionable