对付 meaning in English
to handle; to deal with; to tackle; to get by with; to make do
Meaning of 对付
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to handle; to deal with; to tackle
- to get by with; to make do
- (dialect) (usu. used in the negative) to get along with (sb)
How to use 对付
对付 is used for handling a difficult person, task, or situation, and also for making do with something that is not ideal. For example: 这个问题不好对付。(Zhège wèntí bù hǎo duìfu.) This problem is hard to deal with.
对 (duì) means to face or respond to something, and 付 (fù) means to pay or hand over. When a problem faces you, you have to pay attention and effort to deal with it.
Common mistake: Learners often say the second syllable as full fourth tone fù. In everyday speech it is usually light, so it sounds like duìfu. Also, 对付 a person often means coping with someone difficult, so do not use it for simply serving or helping someone.
对付 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Stroke order for each character
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对 duì · right · 5 strokes
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付 fù · to pay · 5 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 对付.
| 对不起 | duìbuqǐ | I'm sorry; excuse me; I beg your pardon; to let (sb) down; to disappoint |
| 不对 | bùduì | incorrect; wrong |
| 对话 | duìhuà | to talk (with sb); dialogue; conversation |
| 对面 | duìmiàn | opposite; across (the street etc); directly in front of one; up ahead |
| 绝对 | juéduì | absolute; unconditional |
| 面对 | miànduì | to face; to confront |
| 反对 | fǎnduì | to oppose; to be against; to object to |
| 对方 | duìfāng | the other person; the other side; the other party |
| 对待 | duìdài | to treat; treatment |
| 对手 | duìshǒu | opponent; rival |
| 支付 | zhīfù | to pay (money) |
| 对象 | duìxiàng | target; object; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend |
Questions about 对付
What does 对付 mean?
对付 (duìfu) means "to handle; to deal with; to tackle; to get by with; to make do" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 对付?
对付 is made of 2 characters: 对 (5 strokes), 付 (5 strokes). That is 10 strokes in total.
Is 对付 an HSK word?
Yes. 对付 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 对付 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 对付 is written 對付.
What is the difference between 对付 and 处理 (chǔlǐ)?
处理 is neutral and formal, like processing or handling a matter properly. 对付 suggests something tricky or an opponent you must cope with, or just getting by. You 处理 a file, but you 对付 a tough customer.
How do I use 对付 to mean make do?
Use it with something simple or temporary, often with 一下 or 着. For example: 没有床，我们在沙发上对付一晚吧。(Méiyǒu chuáng, wǒmen zài shāfā shàng duìfu yì wǎn ba.) There is no bed, let's make do on the sofa for one night.