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量凿正枘
量凿正枘
量凿正枘
量凿正枘
量凿正枘
量凿正枘
量凿正枘

量凿正枘 — “To measure the mortise and fit the tenon correctly”

量凿正枘 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to measure the mortise and fit the tenon correctly”. (idiomatically) to act or speak in a practical manner, tailoring one's approach to the specific circumstances; to be realistic and adaptable. Literally, “Measure the mortise and align the tenon”.

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量凿正枘 Pronunciation and Pinyin

量凿正枘 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
量		liàng12measure, quantity, capacity
凿		záo12chisel or bore a hole
正		zhèng5correct, straight, positive
枘		ruì8tenon

Example Sentence with 量凿正枘

在制定学习计划时，我们应该量凿正枘，根据自己的实际情况和能力来安排，这样才能取得好效果。
When formulating a study plan, we should be realistic and adaptable, arranging it according to our actual circumstances and abilities, only then can we achieve good results.

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Questions about 量凿正枘

What does 量凿正枘 mean?

量凿正枘 (liàng záo zhèng ruì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to measure the mortise and fit the tenon correctly”.

How do you pronounce 量凿正枘?

量凿正枘 is pronounced liàng záo zhèng ruì in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 量凿正枘 literally mean?

Literally, 量凿正枘 means “Measure the mortise and align the tenon”. It is used to mean “to measure the mortise and fit the tenon correctly”.

What is the Chinese definition of 量凿正枘?

指木工度量器物孔眼的大小方圆制作可与之相契合的榫头。比喻说话办事须从实际出发。