分寸

fēn cùn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Rare

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分寸

fēn cun Noun propriety; appropriate behavior

分寸

fēn cùn propriety; appropriate behavior

Definitions

1. propriety
2. appropriate behavior
3. proper speech or action
4. within the norms

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 失礼 shī lǐ 失礼 shī lǐ to act discourteously lacking propriety, the opposite of 分寸: to act discourteously

Related words

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• 把握 bǎ wò 把握 bǎ wò to grasp (also fig.) commonly used together: 把握分寸, meaning to gauge or handle things appropriately: to grasp (also fig.)

Synonyms

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• 礼貌 lǐ mào 礼貌 lǐ mào courtesy; politeness; manners refers to politeness and proper manners, similar to 分寸 in social behavior: courtesy; politeness; manners

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 有 or 没有: 有分寸 (have propriety), 没有分寸 (lack propriety).

Common mistakes

分寸 is often omitted by learners; using it shows you know the limits. Don't confuse with 尺寸 (measurements).

Words Containing 分寸

• 没分寸 没分寸 méi fēn cùn: inappropriate

Child Words of 分寸

• 分 分 fēn: to divide; to separate
• 分 分 fèn: part
• 寸 寸 cùn: a unit of length