We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「量時度力」, explained below.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「量時度力」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Weigh the situation and estimate your strength.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
liàng shí dù lì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
leung4/leung6 si4 dou6/dok6/dou2 lik6
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
