尺度

chǐdù

noun HSK 7 #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。

Měi gè rén de chǐdù bù yīyàng.

Everyone has different standards.

这部电影的尺度很大。

Zhè bù 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