称身裁衣 — “To tailor a dress to fit one's figure”
称身裁衣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to tailor a dress to fit one's figure”. (fig.) to act according to actual conditions or circumstances, making adjustments as necessary. Literally, “tailor a dress to fit the body”.
称身裁衣 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 称身裁衣 mean?
称身裁衣 (chèn shēn cái yī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to tailor a dress to fit one's figure”.
How do you pronounce 称身裁衣?
称身裁衣 is pronounced chèn shēn cái yī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 称身裁衣 literally mean?
Literally, 称身裁衣 means “tailor a dress to fit the body”. It is used to mean “to tailor a dress to fit one's figure”.
What is the Chinese definition of 称身裁衣?
称：适合。按照身材来裁剪衣服。比喻按照实际情况办事