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恰到好处

qià dào hǎo chù

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • it's just perfect
  • it's just right

Definition

指说话、做事正好达到最合适的程度,不过分也不欠缺。

Just right; to a perfect degree; neither excessive nor deficient.

Usage

用于形容言行、数量、程度等非常合适,常用于正面评价。

Used to describe speech, actions, quantity, or degree as being perfectly appropriate, often in positive evaluations.

Examples

  • 1 她的妆容恰到好处,既不浓艳也不寡淡。(Her makeup is just right—neither too heavy nor too plain.)
  • 2 这场雨下得恰到好处,正好解了旱情。(This rain came at the perfect time, exactly relieving the drought.)
  • 3 他的一句安慰话说到恰到好处,让大家都释然了。(His words of comfort were exactly what was needed, putting everyone at ease.)
  • 4 这道菜调味恰到好处,咸淡适中。(The seasoning of this dish is just perfect, with a balanced saltiness.)
  • 5 他在演讲中引用的例子恰到好处,让听众更容易理解。(The examples he cited in his speech were perfectly chosen, making it easier for the audience to understand.)

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