shì yòng
be applicable; be suitable
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自愿原则并不适用于所有领域。
zì yuàn yuán zé bìnɡ bú shì yònɡ yú suǒ yǒu lǐnɡ yù .
The principle of voluntarism does not apply to all areas.
这本教科书适用于初中二年级的学生。
zhè běn jiào kē shū shì yònɡ yú chū zhōnɡ èr nián jí de xué shēnɡ .
This textbook applies to students in the second grade of middle school.
这套语文教材，适用于幼儿。
zhè tào yǔ wén jiào cái ，shì yònɡ yú yòu ér .
This language textbook is for young children.
不适用 (bù shìyòng)
inapplicable
不适合 (bù shìhé)
unsuitable
The Chinese word 适用 (shìyòng) is composed of two characters: 适 (shì) and 用 (yòng). The character 适 (shì) means "suitable" or "appropriate", while the character 用 (yòng) means "to use" or "to apply". Together, the two characters 适用 (shìyòng) mean "suitable for use" or "applicable".The word 适用 (shìyòng) is often used to describe something that is well-suited for a particular purpose or situation. For example, you might say that a certain type of clothing is 适用 (shìyòng) for a cold winter day, or that a certain type of software is 适用 (shìyòng) for a particular task.The word 适用 (shìyòng) can also be used to describe something that is generally useful or practical. For example, you might say that a certain tool is 适用 (shìyòng) for a variety of tasks, or that a certain piece of advice is 适用 (shìyòng) for people of all ages.The word 适用 (shìyòng) is a common word in Chinese, and it is used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word to know for HSK learners, as it can be used to describe a wide range of things.
