得体 détǐ appropriate to the occasion
appropriate to the occasion; fitting
How to remember 得体: 得 get + 体 body = appropriate to the occasion.
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How it is used
- Appropriate and fitting to the occasion - 谈吐得体 (tántǔ détǐ) to speak tactfully and appropriately; 穿着得体 (chuānzhuó détǐ) dressed appropriately.
- About social propriety - words, dress, or conduct matching the setting.
- Compliment; contrast 失礼 (shīlǐ, breach of etiquette) or 不得体 (bù détǐ, out of place).