English–Chinese
“apply to oneself” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinduì hào rù zuò
Example
不要把每句话都对号入座。bú yào bǎ měi jù huà dōu duì hào rù zuò
Don't apply every sentence to yourself.
How to say “apply to oneself” in Chinese
“Apply to oneself” in Chinese is 对号入座 (duì hào rù zuò).
A person treats a general description like a numbered seat and places themself in it.
Example sentences with 对号入座
开会听到批评时，不要马上对号入座，可以先记录再想。kāi huì tīng dào pī píng shí bú yào mǎ shàng duì hào rù zuò ké yǐ xiān jì lù zài xiǎng
When you hear criticism at a meeting, don't immediately apply it to yourself; you can first take notes and then think about it.
Tips for using 对号入座
- In conversation, this idiom often appears in a negative warning after a broad comment, showing that the remark is not aimed at any particular listener.