尺度

chǐdù

noun HSK 7-9 #19,881

Measure Word

一个尺度 gè

Meanings

1 scale
2 yardstick
3 measure
4 standard

Characters

ruler; unit of length

degree; measure

Examples

每个人的尺度不一样。

Měigè rén de chǐdù bùyī yàng.

Everyone has different standards.

这部电影的尺度很大。

Zhèbù diànyǐng de chǐdù hěn dà.

This movie pushes boundaries.

Tips

usage

尺度 can mean a literal measurement scale, or figuratively refer to standards of acceptability. 尺度大 for movies means they contain bold or provocative content.

Stroke Order

尺 chǐ

度 dù