适应 shìyìng to suit
to suit; to fit; adapt
How to remember 适应: 适 suitable + 应 should = to suit.
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How it is used
- To adapt / adjust to an environment or situation - 适应新生活 (shìyìng xīn shēnghuó) adapt to a new life.
- The subject actively gets used to something new (climate, job, city); often 适应不了 = can't adjust.
- Contrast 适合 (shìhé) 'to suit/be suitable' - 适应 is you changing to fit the situation, 适合 is the situation being a good fit for you.
Example sentences
- 我适应新环境很慢。 Wǒ shìyìng xīn huánjìng hěn màn.I'm slow to adapt to new situations.
- 你一定能适应新工作。 Nǐ yídìng néng shìyìng xīn gōngzuò.You should surely be able to adapt yourself to the new work.
- 他很快就适应了新环境。 Tā hěnkuài jiù shìyìng le xīn huánjìng.He quickly accustomed himself to his new surroundings.