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合時宜

简合时宜 · 繁合時宜

Mandarin · pinyin hé shí yí

in keeping with the current thinking
appropriate for the times (or for the occasion)

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合: hé · combine, unite, join; gather
時: shí · time, season; era, age, period
宜: yí · suitable, right, fitting, proper
时: shí · time, season; era, age, period

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2–2–2 · he2 shi2 yi2

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hap6 si4 ji4

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adj

timely; at the right moment; appropriate to the occasion

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