HSK 4 适合 vs 符合
to suit (person/preference) vs to conform (rule/standard)
Comparison / 对比
| 适合 shìhé | 符合 fúhé | |
|---|---|---|
| Object type | People, situations, occasions | Rules, standards, requirements, expectations |
| Sense | Subjective fit / suitability | Objective conformity / matching |
| Common collocates | 适合你 / 适合这个场合 / 适合学习 | 符合规定 / 符合要求 / 符合标准 / 符合条件 |
| Negation | 不适合 = doesn't suit | 不符合 = doesn't meet (formal sense) |
Examples / 例句
Fill in the Blank / 填空练习
Type the correct word to complete each sentence. Press Enter or click Check.
Quick Quiz / 小测验
Real HSK 4 Test Questions Using 适合 or 符合 / 真题示例
2 actual HSK 4 questions from our mock exams that test the 适合 vs 符合 distinction:
适合 vs 符合 FAQ
Are 适合 and 符合 interchangeable in HSK 4?
No. Although 适合 (shìhé) and 符合 (fúhé) translate similarly into English, HSK 4 fill-in-the-blank and listening questions test exactly the distinction between them. 适合 = is a good match for someone or some situation (taste, preference, occasion).
How is 适合 vs 符合 tested in HSK 4?
Most often in HSK 4 阅读 (reading) Part 1 选词填空 (Q46-55), where you choose the correct word for a blank in a sentence. Also appears in 听力 (listening) where the speaker uses one but the printed answer paraphrases with the other. Master both 适合 and 符合 collocations to lock in these points.
What's the quickest way to remember 适合 vs 符合?
适合 = is a good match for someone or some situation (taste, preference, occasion). 符合 = matches an objective standard, rule, or expectation. If you can ask 'fits whom/what occasion?' → 适合. If you can ask 'meets what standard?' → 符合. HSK 4 frequently tests this in fill-in-the-blank questions. Practice 3-5 fill-in-blank questions in our HSK 4 mock exams to lock the distinction.