得当 dédàng appropriate
appropriate; suitable
How to remember 得当: 得 get + 当 act as = appropriate.
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How it is used
- Means handled aptly, in a fitting way - 处理得当 (chǔlǐ dédàng) handled appropriately; 用词得当 (yòngcí dédàng) apt word choice.
- Typically follows a verb as a result complement (V得当), commenting that the manner/degree was just right, unlike 合适 (héshì) which describes a thing being suitable.
- Somewhat formal; pairs with 措施、安排、处理、分寸 (measures, arrangements, handling, sense of proportion).