凑合

• 拼音: còu he
• 汉字拆解: 凑 = 冫+ 奏 (gather); 合 = 人 + 口 (fit together)

含义

To make do; to get by; passable. A verb meaning to manage with something less than ideal, or an adjective meaning just okay.

Implies settling for something adequate but not great. Can describe food, situations, relationships, or quality. Not negative — more like 'it'll do' or 'good enough.' Very common in casual speech.

例句

1. 饭菜不太好吃，但饿了就凑合吃点吧。
2. 这双鞋不是我想要的颜色，但凑合能穿。
3. 他们俩感情一般，凑合过日子罢了。

用法指南

语境: everyday, casual, practical

语气: resigned

正确说法

• 这个凑合用吧，先别买新的。(Just make do with this one; don't buy a new one yet.)
• 你觉得怎么样？还凑合吧。(What do you think? It's passable.)

错误说法

• 这顿米其林三星餐厅的饭凑合吃 (Mismatched register — 凑合 is for settling, not fine dining)

起源与历史

Compound of 凑 (to gather) + 合 (to fit, match). Together meaning to patch things together to make them work.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal