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

HSK 5

他仔细打量着这个陌生人。

Tā zǐxì dǎliang zhe zhège mòshēngrén.

He carefully sized up the stranger.

HSK 6

她上下打量了他一番。

Tā shàngxià dǎliang le tā yī fān.

She looked him up and down.

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