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HSK 7-9
qià恰justrú如likeqí其itsfèn分share/portion
Appropriate; fitting; suitable.

Literal meaning

just (恰) — like (如) — its (其) — share/portion (分)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase indicating something is perfectly suited to its purpose or role.

Examples

Tā他de的huí回dá答qià恰rú如qí其fèn分。
His answer was perfectly appropriate.
Zhè这ge个jià价gé格qià恰rú如qí其fèn分。
This price is just right.

Usage & nuances

Similar to 恰到好处, but often emphasizes suitability in terms of role or function.

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