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适量 (shì liàng): appropriate amount

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HSK 7adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
appropriate amount
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 7

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  • appropriate amount

Chinese explanation

  • 指数量不多不少,正好合适,适合某个具体需要或情况。常用于饮食、用药、运动等场合,表示不要过多也不要过少。例如适量饮水、适量运动。

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HSK 5

to measure

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Example sentences

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The doctor suggested exercising an appropriate amount each day, for example walking for half an hour, and not overexerting oneself.

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When making a cake, add an appropriate amount of sugar; too much will be too sweet, and too little won't taste right.

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Take this medicine three times a day, an appropriate amount each time; for the specific dosage, please follow the doctor's instructions.

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Water the flowers an appropriate amount; too much water will rot the roots, and too little will make the leaves wither.

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Consuming an appropriate amount of fat in the diet is necessary; avoiding it completely is actually bad for your health.

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