English–Chinese
“sense of proportion” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfēn cùn
Example
做事要有分寸，不能太过。zuò shì yào yǒu fēn cùn bù néng tài guò
You need a sense of proportion in what you do; don't go too far.
How to say “sense of proportion” in Chinese
“Sense of proportion” in Chinese is 分寸 (fēn cùn).
A mental ruler for judging how far words or actions should go in a situation.
Example sentences with 分寸
开玩笑时要会拿捏分寸，才能不伤害别人。kāi wán xiào shí yào huì ná niē fēn cùn cái néng bù shāng hài bié rén
When joking, you need to exercise restraint so you do not hurt others.
Tips for using 分寸
- In conversation, praise, criticism, and requests are judged by how well they fit the relationship and moment, not only by whether their content is correct.