How to Say ‘The right person’ in Simplified Chinese
合适的人选
hé shì de rén xuǎn
[huh-shrr duh run-shwen]
💬 Usage Tip: [合适的 人选] means "a suitable candidate," where [合适] describes [人选] through [的]. This pattern is everywhere in Chinese: [合适的时间], [不错的公司].
Phrase Breakdown
合适
hé shì
[huh-shrr]
suitable; appropriate
Describes a person or thing as being a good match.
我希望自己能成为合适的人选。
I hope I can become a suitable candidate.
的人选
de rén xuǎn
candidate; choice of person
Refers to the person selected or considered for a role.
他是合适的人选。
He is the right candidate.
Words in this phrase
的
de
[duh]
's; of; linking particle
Connects the adjective 合适 with the noun 人选.
他是一个很合适的人选。
He is a very suitable candidate.
人选
rén xuǎn
[run-shwen]
candidate
A person chosen or being considered for a role, position, or task.
如果你们需要，我愿意成为合适的人选。
If you need someone, I am willing to be a suitable candidate.
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