量枘制凿 — “To act according to actual conditions”
量枘制凿 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act according to actual conditions”. To tailor one's actions to suit the specific situation; to make the tenon fit the mortise. Literally, “To measure the tenon and make the mortise”.
量枘制凿 Pronunciation and Pinyin
量枘制凿 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 量枘制凿
What does 量枘制凿 mean?
量枘制凿 (liàng ruì zhì záo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act according to actual conditions”.
How do you pronounce 量枘制凿?
量枘制凿 is pronounced liàng ruì zhì záo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 量枘制凿 literally mean?
Literally, 量枘制凿 means “to measure the tenon and make the mortise”. It is used to mean “to act according to actual conditions”.
What is the Chinese definition of 量枘制凿?
比喻说话办事须从实际出发。同“量凿正枘”。