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称体裁衣
chèn​tǐ​cái​yī

to tailor actions to circumstances

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称体裁衣 稱體裁衣 chèn​tǐ​cái​yī
to tailor actions to circumstances
To cut a dress according to the figure; used as a metaphor for acting according to actual circumstances or ensuring that something is done appropriately.

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  • 量体裁衣 liàng​tǐ​cái​yī