inch (unit of length equal to 2.54 cm.)

physical dimensions or measurements, especially regarding clothing or objects

(finance) cash position; investment position

lit. not an inch of steel (idiom); unarmed and defenseless

the appropriate limit or sense of proportion in one's speech or actions

To not be satisfied with small gains and continuously demand more; to take advantage of someone's concession or kindness.

one's inner heart or state of mind

To stay by someone's side at all times; to follow someone very closely.

unable to move even a single step due to physical constraints or conditions

extremely expensive land (idiom)

overwhelmed by extreme grief or sorrow, as if one's internal organs were cut into pieces

a short male hairstyle where the hair is cut very close to the scalp

describes land where nothing grows, either due to natural sterility or total devastation

short-sighted; lacking foresight

to have a silver tongue or the gift of the gab; possessing great persuasive power in speech

(idiom) not to yield an inch

to lose one's composure or presence of mind; to become utterly confused or agitated

a humble expression used to describe one's sincere but modest feelings or intentions

to be overwhelmed by extreme grief or sorrow; devastated

to take someone's measurements

(saying) time is precious

location on the wrist over the radial artery where the pulse is taken in TCM

An ounce of gold cannot buy an inch of time; money cannot buy back lost time, emphasizing that time is precious.

to be completely flustered or to lose one's presence of mind due to agitation, shock, or worry

A very brief period of time (literally the time it takes for a shadow to move an inch).

to serve as a small token of one's feelings

standard size; gauge

lacking a sense of propriety, restraint, or social boundaries in speech or behavior; inappropriate or bad-mannered

(historical) bound foot (esp. one only three inches long, considered the ideal size of a woman's foot)

cun (Chinese unit of length equal to ⅓ decimeter)

an interval of time is worth an ounce of gold and money cannot buy it back; used to emphasize that time is invaluable

Everyone has their strong and weak points, and everything has its relative advantages and disadvantages.

to value and make the most of every moment of time

pulse taken at the wrist (TCM)

a buzz cut hairstyle

The pulse taken at the wrist in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).