弹斤估两 — “To weigh the pros and cons”
弹斤估两 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to weigh the pros and cons”. To consider carefully the advantages and disadvantages; to size up the situation or value. Literally, “To weigh jin and estimate liang (traditional Chinese units of weight)”.
弹斤估两 Pronunciation and Pinyin
弹斤估两 Character Breakdown
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What does 弹斤估两 mean?
弹斤估两 (tán jīn gū liǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to weigh the pros and cons”.
How do you pronounce 弹斤估两?
弹斤估两 is pronounced tán jīn gū liǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 弹斤估两 literally mean?
Literally, 弹斤估两 means “to weigh jin and estimate liang (traditional Chinese units of weight)”. It is used to mean “to weigh the pros and cons”.
What is the Chinese definition of 弹斤估两?
形容掂量轻重。