有分寸 (yǒu) — to have a sense of propriety; to know one's limits in speech and action
Definition
A fixed phrase: knowing the right limits in speech and behavior — saying/doing things appropriate to the situation.
verb
to have a sense of proprietyto know one's limits in speech and action
Examples
- 有分寸。Tā shuō huà hěn yǒu yǒu.He speaks with a sense of propriety.
- 。Tā zuò shì yǒu yì diǎn fēn cùn.He has a bit of tact in doing things.
- ，有分寸。Zài zhèng shì chǎng hé, nǐ yào yǒu yǒu.In formal settings, you need to have a sense of propriety.
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