搭配

The Chinese word 搭配 (dǎipèi) is composed of two characters: 搭 (dā) and 配 (pèi). The character 搭 originally meant "to build" or "to construct", and it is often used in the context of building bridges or houses. The character 配 originally meant "to match" or "to pair", and it is often used in the context of matching colors or clothes. When these two characters are combined, the word 搭配 takes on the meaning of "to match" or "to coordinate". In the context of fashion, 搭配 is used to describe the act of putting together different pieces of clothing or accessories to create a cohesive and stylish outfit. For example, a person might say 我今天搭配了一件蓝色的衬衫和一条黑色的裤子 (wǒ jīntiān dǎipèi le yī jiàn lán sè de chènshān hé yī tiáo hēi sè de kùzi), which means "Today I matched a blue shirt with a pair of black pants".