匹配

• Pinyin: pǐ pèi
• Hanzi breakdown: 匹 = 儿 + 丨 (upright person — originally a bolt of cloth, extended to mean match/counterpart); 配 = 酉 + 己 (wine vessel + self — to blend and pair together)

Meaning

To match; to pair up; to be compatible with; to correspond appropriately in quality, ability, or characteristics.

Used in technology (pattern matching, data matching, algorithm pairing), human resources (skills matching job requirements), relationships (matched in social standing or values), and business (supply matched to demand). 匹配度 (degree of compatibility), 不匹配 (mismatch), 精准匹配 (precise matching).

Examples

1. 这套推荐算法能够精准匹配用户的个性化偏好，显著提升了平台的用户留存率。 This recommendation algorithm can precisely match users' personalized preferences, significantly boosting the platform's user retention.
2. 她的能力与这个岗位的要求高度匹配，面试官对她的表现给予了极高评价。 Her abilities are a strong match for the requirements of this position, and the interviewer gave her performance very high marks.
3. 双方在价值观和生活方式上的高度匹配，是这段婚姻长久稳定的重要基础。 A strong match in values and lifestyle between the two sides is an important foundation for a long-lasting, stable marriage.

Usage Guide

Context: technology, business, HR, relationships

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 平台通过大数据分析，将求职者的技能特征与岗位需求进行精准匹配，大幅降低了招聘双方的沟通成本。(The platform uses big data analysis to precisely match the skill profiles of job seekers with job requirements, significantly reducing communication costs for both sides of the recruitment process.)
• 音响系统中功放与音箱的阻抗必须相互匹配，否则不仅音质大打折扣，还可能损坏设备。(The impedance of the amplifier and speakers in an audio system must be mutually matched; otherwise not only will the sound quality suffer greatly, but the equipment may also be damaged.)

Don't Say

• 他们俩很匹配，因为都喜欢运动 — this usage is correct but add specificity: say 他们在兴趣爱好上很匹配; bare 匹配 without context can sound mechanical in personal discussions

Origin & History

匹 (match, counterpart — originally a bolt of cloth, extended to mean 'pair') + 配 (pair, blend) — to pair up as a well-suited counterpart

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal