Common Meanings
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pèi配
to match, to mate (for reproduction); to be a spouse.
他还没找到合适的配偶。
He hasn't found a suitable spouse yet.
To work together, to cooperate or coordinate (as in division of labor).
团队成员需要紧密配合才能完成项目。
Team members need to cooperate closely to complete the project.
To mix, match, or blend components, often colors or ingredients, according to a suitable standard or formula to achieve a desired effect or combination.
服装设计师正在为新款礼服配色，以确保整体美观
The fashion designer is matching colors for the new gown to ensure overall aesthetic appeal.
To assign, allocate, or arrange in a planned way; to match or coordinate.
这件衣服和那条裤子很搭配
This top matches those pants very well.
To complement, to match, to assemble, or to provide what is needed to complete something.
这部电影的配乐非常动听，为故事情节增色不少
The musical score for this movie is very beautiful, adding a lot to the storyline.
To set off, to complement; to match or pair (especially aesthetically).
这件红色的衣服配上绿色的围巾，就像红花配绿叶一样好看
This red top, paired with a green scarf, looks as beautiful as red flowers complementing green leaves.
to be worthy of; to be deserving of
她很努力，所以完全配得上这份工作。
She works very hard, so she is completely worthy of this job.
In ancient times, to banish or exile criminals to remote frontier regions as a form of punishment.
古代，他因为犯了重罪被发配到边疆。
In ancient times, he was banished to the frontier because he committed a serious crime.