妥 (tuǒ) - proper, appropriate, suitable & settled, stable

妥Tone 3

tuǒ ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 女

婷婉

妥 · tuǒ

proper, appropriate, suitable;

settled, stable;

secure, safe;

to agree, to consent.

proper, appropriate, suitablesettled, stablesecure, safe

Usage highlights

appropriate, propercompromiseproperly handledsettled, donestable and securesuitable, fitting

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This arrangement is quite appropriate (妥当).
  • We have reached an agreement (达成妥协).
  • Please handle this matter properly (妥善处理).
  • The matter has been settled (事情办妥了).

Collocations

  • appropriate, proper(妥当)
  • compromise(妥协)
  • properly handled(妥善)
  • settled, done(办妥)
  • stable and secure(稳妥)
  • suitable, fitting(妥帖)

Idioms

  • Stable as Mount Tai(妥如泰山)
  • Everything is properly arranged(千妥万妥)
  • Settled and secure(妥妥当当)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines 爪 (claw/hand) over 女 (woman), originally depicting a hand pacifying or controlling a woman, later generalized to mean 'settled' or 'proper'.
  • In modern usage, it strongly conveys a sense of stability, appropriateness, and security.
  • Frequently used in administrative and diplomatic contexts to indicate agreements and proper arrangements.

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