配 (pèi) - to match, to pair, to distribute, to allocate,

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pèi ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

配 · pèi

to match, to pair, to distribute, to allocate, to proportion, to deserve, to be worthy of, to blend, to compound

to match, to pair, to distribute, to allocate,

Usage highlights

to matchto deserveto distributeto mix/compoundrecipe/formulaaccessory

Synonyms

  • 匹配— to match, to pair
  • 相称— to be commensurate, to match
  • 分配— to distribute, to allocate

Antonyms

  • 拆— to dismantle, to separate
  • 分— to divide, to separate
  • 不配— unworthy, not matching

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They are a perfect match (很相配).
  • Mix the ingredients according to the recipe (按配方调配).
  • He deserves this award (他配得上这个奖项).
  • Distribute resources fairly (公平分配资源).
  • This tie matches your suit (这条领带配你的西装).

Collocations

  • to match(相配)
  • to deserve(配得上)
  • to distribute(分配)
  • to mix/compound(调配)
  • recipe/formula(配方)
  • accessory(配件)

Idioms

  • A perfect match(天作之合)
  • To match one's ability with one's position(德配其位)
  • To be unworthy of the position(不配其位)
  • To be well-matched in social and economic status(门当户对)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, '配' often refers to harmonious matching in marriage, social status, and cosmic balance.
  • The character embodies concepts of proper allocation and deservingness in Confucian thought.
  • Used in both practical contexts (recipe formulation) and abstract concepts (worthiness).

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