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适合 vs 合适

适合 is the verb — it takes an object (中号更适合您); 合适 is the adjective "suitable" — no object allowed (对我正合适).

适合 適合
shìhé ㄕˋ ㄏㄜˊ
to fit; to suit
我认为中号会更适合您。
I believe the medium size will fit you better.
合适 合適
héshì ㄏㄜˊ ㄕˋ
suitable; fitting; appropriate
他们在不合适的时间来了。
They came at an inconvenient time.
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