分寸
Chinese
to divide; minute; (a measure word) to divide; minute; (a measure word); (a unit of leng | a unit of length | ||
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trad. (分寸) | 分 | 寸 | |
simp. #(分寸) | 分 | 寸 |
Pronunciation
Noun
分寸
- (literally) fen and cun, two ancient Chinese units of length
- (figurative) sense of propriety; proper limits (of decorum, speech, behaviour, etc.)
Synonyms
- (sense of propriety): 尺寸 (chǐcùn), 深淺/深浅 (shēnqiǎn)
Derived terms
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Adjective
分寸
- (figurative) small; little; insignificant; negligible