有分寸 yǒu fēn cùn — to have (proper) restraint; to know one's limits

有分寸
yǒu fēn cùn

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Definitions

  1. to have (proper) restraint; to know one's limits

Examples

  • 他说话办事有分寸，深得人心。

    He speaks and acts with proper restraint, winning people's trust.

  • 开玩笑也要有分寸。

    Even joking should know its limits.