适量 (shì liàng) — moderate; appropriate in amount
Definition
Used to say a quantity of something (food, medicine, water) is 'just right — not too much, not too little.' Unlike 适度 (which describes a general degree like a pace or policy), 适量 specifically modifies an amount.
adjective
moderateappropriate in amount
Examples
- 适量。Chī yào shí yào àn zhào yī shēng shuō de shì liàng fú yòng.When taking medicine, take the appropriate amount as directed by the doctor.
- 适量。Zuò fàn shí fàng shì liàng de yán jiù kě yǐ le.When cooking, just put in the appropriate amount of salt.
- 适量。Měi gè rén měi tiān dōu yào hē shì liàng de shuǐ.Everyone should drink a moderate amount of water every day.
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