酌量

zhuóliáng

adverb

Meanings

1 at one's discretion
2 as deemed appropriate
3 to consider and adjust (the amount)

Characters

to pour wine; to consider

Examples

HSK 7-9

盐和糖请酌量添加。

Yán hé táng qǐng zhuóliáng tiānjiā.

Please add salt and sugar to taste.

HSK 7-9

这笔费用可以酌量报销。

Zhè bǐ fèiyòng kěyǐ zhuóliáng bàoxiāo.

This expense may be reimbursed as appropriate.

Tips

memory

酌 originally meant to pour wine and weigh the cup; extended to 'to consider carefully.' 酌量 literally 'weigh by pouring' - use your judgement on the amount.

Stroke Order

酌 zhuó

量 liàng