符合 fúhé in keeping with
in keeping with; in accordance with; conform
How to remember 符合: 符 amulet + 合 join together = in keeping with.
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How it is used
- To conform to / be in keeping with a standard or expectation - 符合要求 (fúhé yāoqiú) meet the requirements, 符合条件 fit the criteria.
- Takes an abstract object (rules, standards, interests, facts); it means to match/accord with them.
- Contrast 适合 (shìhé) 'to suit/be suitable for' (符合 = comply with a standard, 适合 = be a good fit for a person/purpose).
Example sentences
- 我不认识符合条件的人。 Wǒ bú rènshí fúhétiáojiàn de rén.I don't know anyone who matches that description.
- 这个决定符合现在的情况。 Zhège juédìng fúhé xiànzài de qíngkuàng.This decision is in line with the current situation.
- 那符合逻辑。 Nà fúhé luójí.That's logical.