Chinese word

适量

Pronunciation

Pinyinshì liàng

Meaning

  • adverbin moderation

Example

运动要适量，不要过度。yùn dòng yào shì liàng bú yào guò dù

Exercise in moderation; do not overdo it.

Illustration for 适量 (in moderation)

More examples

吃药时要适量，以免产生副作用。chī yào shí yào shì liàng yí miǎn chǎn shēng fù zuò yòng

When taking medicine, take it in moderation to avoid side effects.

Core concept

A measured middle ground between having too much and having too little.

Common phrases

  • 适量服用shì liàng fú yòng

    take in moderation

  • 适量饮水shì liàng yín shuǐ

    drink water in moderation

  • 适量运动shì liàng yùn dòng

    exercise in moderation

Similar words

适当shì dàng: In a way that is proper for the situation or purpose.
适度shì dù: To a moderate degree, without going too far or falling short.
适宜shì yí: In a way that suits the conditions for carrying something out.
适中shì zhōng: At a balanced middle level, neither too high nor too low.

Definition in Chinese

用来说明某种行为或物品的量在合理范围内，既不过多也不过少，多用于建议性语句或说明。yòng lái shuō míng móu zhǒng xíng wéi huò wù pǐn de liàng zài hé lǐ fàn wéi nèi jì bú guò duō yě bú guò shǎo duō yòng yú jiàn yì xìng yǔ jù huò shuō míng

Word origin

适量 (shìliàng, "suitable amount") joins the idea of suitability with the idea of quantity, making its balanced sense easy to recognize.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a fixed dose or official limit, it usually leaves the exact quantity to context and judgment.

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