分寸 (fēn cun) — sense of proportion, proper measure, tact (in behavior or speech)
Definition
分寸 (fēncun) means 'tact' or 'sense of proportion' in how you speak or behave. 规矩 is about following social rules; 分寸 is about reading the situation and not going too far.
noun
sense of proportionproper measuretact (in behavior or speech)
Examples
- 分寸，。Pī píng bié rén yě yào zhù yì fēn cun, bù néng tài guò fèn.When criticizing others, you also need to have a sense of proportion and not go too far.
- ，。Tā shuō huà hěn yǒu fēn cun, cóng lái bú ràng rén nán kān.He speaks with great tact and never makes anyone feel embarrassed.
- ，分寸。Zài zhè jiàn shì shàng, nǐ yí dìng yào bǎ wò hǎo fēn cun.On this matter, you absolutely must strike the right balance.
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