适应

• 拼音: shì yìng
• 汉字拆解: 适 = 辶 (walk) + 啇 (phonetic); 应 = 广 (shelter) + simplified phonetic component

含义

To adapt to; to adjust to; to get used to. Describes the process of becoming accustomed to new conditions or environments.

Commonly used when talking about adjusting to new environments, climates, jobs, or lifestyles. Implies a gradual process of becoming comfortable. Often used with 环境 (environment), 生活 (life), or 气候 (climate).

例句

1. 他很快就适应了新的工作环境。
2. 刚来中国的时候，我不太适应这里的气候。
3. 孩子们需要时间来适应新学校的生活。

用法指南

语境: everyday, work, study abroad

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 你适应这里的生活了吗？(Have you adapted to life here?)
• 我还没有完全适应新环境。(I haven't fully adjusted to the new environment yet.)

错误说法

• 我已经适应了吃苹果。(Don't use 适应 for simple preferences or habits — use 习惯 instead. 适应 implies adjusting to challenging or unfamiliar conditions.)

起源与历史

适 means 'to go towards' or 'suitable' and 应 means 'to respond' or 'to cope with'. Together they describe the process of adjusting oneself to suit new circumstances.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal