verb HSK 4
Traditional 適應
to adapt · to adjust · to get used to
Meaning
适应 means to adjust or adapt oneself to new circumstances, environments, or conditions. It describes the process of becoming comfortable or functional in a changed situation, whether it's a new job, climate, culture, or lifestyle.
Usage
Commonly used when discussing adjustment to new environments, changes in life circumstances, or getting accustomed to different conditions. Often followed by objects like 环境 (environment), 生活 (life), 工作 (work), or 气候 (climate). Can describe both quick and gradual adaptation processes.
Examples
- 01我花了三个月才适应这里的气候。.It took me three months to adapt to the climate here.
- 02孩子们很快就适应了新学校的生活。.The children quickly adapted to life at the new school.
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Common collocations
- 适应环境to adapt to the environment
- 适应能力adaptability, ability to adapt
- 适应社会to adapt to society
- 逐渐适应to gradually adapt
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 适 (suitable/fitting) and 应 (to respond), literally meaning 'to respond suitably' or 'to make oneself suitable in response to conditions.'