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恰如其分

qià rú qí fèn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • (idiom) appropriate
  • apt
  • just right

Definition

指说话或做事正好达到合适的程度，不过分，也不欠缺。

To be just right; appropriate to the situation; neither excessive nor inadequate.

Usage

用于形容言行或处理事情时分寸把握得很好，常作谓语、定语或状语。

Used to describe words, actions, or handling of matters with perfect measure. Often used as predicate, attributive, or adverbial.

Examples

  • 1 他的批评恰如其分，让人心服口服。 (His criticism was just right, convincing everyone.)
  • 2 这篇文章的措辞恰如其分，既不夸张也不平淡。 (The wording of this article is appropriate, neither exaggerated nor plain.)
  • 3 她在颁奖典礼上的发言恰如其分，赢得了掌声。 (Her speech at the award ceremony was appropriate and won applause.)
  • 4 这幅画的色彩搭配恰如其分，给人以美的享受。 (The color matching of this painting is just right, giving aesthetic pleasure.)
  • 5 处理这种敏感问题要恰如其分，不能过激。 (Dealing with such sensitive issues requires appropriate measure, not being overly aggressive.)

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