depth; sense of propriety
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
depth; degree of deepness or shallowness
Refers to the physical depth of water, holes, or other spaces. Often used to determine if wading or crossing is possible.
Nǐ你
qù去
dǎ打
ting听
yí一
xià下
zhè这
lǐ里
hé河
shuǐ水
de的
shēn深
qiǎn浅
，
néng能
bu不
néng能
tāng蹚
shuǐ水
guò过
qù去
。
Go find out how deep the river is here and whether we can wade across.
Zhè这
gè个
kēng坑
de的
shēn深
qiǎn浅
bù不
yī一
，
zǒu走
lù路
yào要
xiǎo小
xīn心
。
The depth of this pit is uneven, so be careful when walking.
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Xiān先
cè测
liáng量
yí一
xià下
yóu游
yǒng泳
chí池
de的
shēn深
qiǎn浅
。
First measure the depth of the swimming pool.
noun
sense of propriety; tact; measure
Metaphorical usage referring to appropriate limits or boundaries in speech or behavior. Often used negatively with 没 to indicate lack of tact.
Shuō说
huà话
méi没
shēn深
qiǎn浅
。
He speaks without tact.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
shuō说
huà话
méi没
shēn深
qiǎn浅
，
nǐ你
biè别
jiè介
yì意
。
This child speaks without knowing the proper limits; please don't take offense.
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Zuò做
rén人
yào要
zhī知
dào道
shēn深
qiǎn浅
，
bù不
néng能
tài太
guò过
fèn分
。
One must know the proper measure in dealing with people and not go too far.