称体裁衣
chèn​tǐ​cái​yī

to tailor actions to circumstances

  1. 称 稱 chèn adjectivenoun
    to fit
    to fit; to match; to suit; to be appropriate or balanced
  2. 体 體 tǐ nounadjective
    body
    (bound form) the physical body of a human or animal; a part of the body such as a limb; also refers to physical health as in 身体 shēn​tǐ
  3. 裁 cái nounverb
    to cut out
    To cut cloth, paper, or other materials with scissors or a knife into a specific shape or size.
  4. 衣 yī noun
    clothing
    (bound form) clothing; clothes; garment