打量

dǎliang

verb HSK 7-9 #16,314

Meanings

1 to look someone up and down
2 to size up
3 to scrutinize

Characters

Examples

她上下打量了他一番。

Tā shàngxià dǎliang le tā yīfān.

She looked him up and down.

他仔细打量着这个陌生人。

Tā zǐxì dǎliang zhe zhège mòshēngrén.

He carefully sized up the stranger.

Tips

usage

打量 specifically means to look at someone with a measuring or evaluating gaze. Often used with 上下 (up and down) to emphasize looking someone over from head to toe.

Stroke Order

打 dǎ

量 liàng