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适量

適量
shìliàng
adjective HSK 7-9 #38,557

Meanings

  1. 1 appropriate amount
  2. 2 moderate quantity
  3. 3 in moderation

Characters

适
shì
suitable; fitting
量
liàng
quantity; amount
Literally 'suitable-amount' - an appropriate quantity

Examples

HSK 4
做菜时要适量放盐。
Zuòcài shí yào shìliàng fàng yán.
When cooking, add salt in moderate amounts.
HSK 4
医生建议每天适量运动。
Yīshēng jiànyì měitiān shìliàng yùndòng.
The doctor suggests exercising in moderation every day.
HSK 7-9
请适量饮水。
Qǐng shìliàng yǐnshuǐ.
Please drink water in appropriate amounts.

Tips

usage
适量 focuses on the right quantity, while 适度 focuses on the right degree/intensity. 适量饮酒 = drink the right amount; 适度饮酒 = drink with moderation (not too intensely). In recipes, 适量 is the standard word for 'to taste' or 'as needed'.

Stroke Order

适 shì
量 liàng