fēn​cunfēn​cùn HSK7

propriety

  • created sense approved 分寸 · fēn​cun · propriety — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    fēn​cun

    propriety

    The appropriate limit or restraint in one's words or actions; a sense of proportion or propriety.

    fēn​cùn

    分 (literal) → 分 · fēn · tenth 寸 (literal) → 寸 · cùn · cun

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  • created sense approved 分寸 · fēn​cùn · minute — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    fēn​cùn

    minute

    Very small or minor; a tiny amount or degree, often used in the context of precision or scale

    fēn​cun

    分 (literal) → 分 · fēn · tenth 寸 (literal) → 寸 · cùn · cun

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  • created sense approved 分寸 · fēn​cùn · standard of measure — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    fēn​cùn

    standard of measure

    (archaic) Units of length used as a standard for measuring distance; specifically fen and cun

    分 (literal) → 分 · fēn · tenth 寸 (literal) → 寸 · cùn · cun

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