分寸

fēn cùn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Rare

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to act discourteously

lacking propriety, the opposite of 分寸

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to grasp (also fig.)

commonly used together: 把握分寸, meaning to gauge or handle things appropriately

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courtesy; politeness; manners

refers to politeness and proper manners, similar to 分寸 in social behavior

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

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

inappropriate

to divide; to separate

part

a unit of length