适可而止 (shì kě ér zhǐ) — to stop at the right point; to not overdo it
Definition
A chengyu meaning 'stop at the right point' — know your limit and don't overdo it (drinking, criticizing, joking, etc.). Implies a deliberate choice to pull back before things go too far.
idiom
to stop at the right pointto not overdo it
Examples
- 适可而止，。Hē jiǔ yào shì kě ér zhǐ, hē duō le shāng shēn tǐ.Drinking should be done in moderation; drinking too much harms the body.
- ，适可而止。Yóu xì suī rán hǎo wán, dàn yě yào shì kě ér zhǐ.Though games are fun, you also need to know when to stop.
- 适可而止，。Pī píng bié rén shí yīng gāi shì kě ér zhǐ, bú yào tài guò fèn.When criticizing others, you should stop at the right point and not go too far.
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