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妥 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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妥
tuǒ
suitable
HSK 7, a, 7 strokes, radical 女, rank #6298, Very Hard
妥
tuǒ
adequate
HSK 7, a, 7 strokes, radical 女, rank #6298, Very Hard
妥
tuǒ
ready
HSK 7, a, 7 strokes, radical 女, rank #6298, Very Hard
妥
tuǒ
settled
HSK 7, a, 7 strokes, radical 女, rank #6298, Very Hard
妥
tuǒ
secure, sound; satisfactory, appropriate
HSK 7, a, 7 strokes, radical 女, rank #6298, Very Hard
tuǒ(tuo3)tuo T3
1suitable
2adequate
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March 24, 2026
妥tuǒ(tuo3)
The character 妥 (tuǒ) conveys the meaning of being suitable, adequate, or settled. It is commonly used in contexts where something is considered appropriate or satisfactory, such as arrangements, plans, or conditions that are secure and sound.
Strokes7Radical女Frequency#6298DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of being '妥' is important in social interactions. Ensuring that plans and arrangements are suitable reflects respect for others and fosters harmony, a core value in Chinese society.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'tortoise' (sounds like 'tuǒ') that has carefully chosen a 'settled' spot to rest. The tortoise represents security and adequacy, as it knows this spot will keep it safe. The character 妥 has the radical for woman (女), suggesting that a woman's careful nature contributes to making sound and suitable decisions.
Meanings of 妥
tuǒ(tuo3)
1suitable
2adequate
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About 妥
妥Simplified
7Strokes
女Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#6298Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
妥 (tuǒ) vs 合适 (héshì) — use 妥 when emphasizing suitability in a settled context, while 合适 focuses more on general appropriateness.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 妥 with similar-sounding words like 过 (guò) which means 'to pass' or 'to exceed'. 妥 is more formal and is often used in written contexts, such as business agreements or official communications. Be cautious about using it in casual conversation as it may seem overly formal.
HSK Study Tips
While 妥 is not found in HSK levels 1-6, learners should focus on understanding its usage in formal contexts. It connects with other adjectives in HSK vocabulary that describe conditions and qualities, such as 好 (hǎo - good) and 合适 (héshì - suitable).
Common Mistakes
Learners may incorrectly use 妥 to describe feelings or opinions, which is not appropriate. For example, saying '我觉得这个主意妥' (I think this idea is suitable) is awkward; instead, a more natural expression would be '我觉得这个主意好' (I think this idea is good).
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The character 妥 (tuǒ) conveys the meaning of being suitable, adequate, or settled. It is commonly used in contexts where something is considered appropriate or satisfactory, such as arrangements, plans, or conditions that are secure and sound.
When to use 妥
Learners often confuse 妥 with similar-sounding words like 过 (guò) which means 'to pass' or 'to exceed'. 妥 is more formal and is often used in written contexts, such as business agreements or official communications. Be cautious about using it in casual conversation as it may seem overly formal.
妥 or something close to it
妥 (tuǒ) vs 合适 (héshì) — use 妥 when emphasizing suitability in a settled context, while 合适 focuses more on general appropriateness.
What learners get wrong
Learners may incorrectly use 妥 to describe feelings or opinions, which is not appropriate. For example, saying '我觉得这个主意妥' (I think this idea is suitable) is awkward; instead, a more natural expression would be '我觉得这个主意好' (I think this idea is good).
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Grammar patterns of 妥
妥 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这家伙把事情全都料理____当了，真是干得不错。
The man did one helluva job getting it all together.
