chèn​tǐ​cái​yī

to tailor actions to circumstances

Senses

称体裁衣/ 稱體裁衣 chèn​tǐ​cái​yī (also chèng​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.

References

same_as 称体裁衣/稱體裁衣 量体裁衣/量體裁衣