stop at the right moment; know when enough is enough
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1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to stop at the appropriate point; to know when enough is enough
neutralUsed to advise moderation in actions, consumption, speech, or behavior. Often employed as a gentle warning against excess.
Chī吃
dōng东
xi西
yào要
shì适
kě可
ér而
zhǐ止
，
bù不
yào要
bào暴
yǐn饮
bào暴
shí食
。
When eating, you should stop at the right amount; don't overindulge.
Pī批
píng评
yào要
shì适
kě可
ér而
zhǐ止
，
bù不
yào要
guò过
fèn分
shāng伤
hài害
bié别
rén人
de的
zì自
zūn尊
xīn心
。
Criticism should stop at the appropriate point; don't excessively hurt others' self-esteem.
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Wán玩
xiào笑
yào要
shì适
kě可
ér而
zhǐ止
，
bié别
tài太
guò过
fèn分
le了
。
Jokes should be kept within limits; don't go too far.
Nǐ你
wán玩
yóu游
xì戏
yào要
shì适
kě可
ér而
zhǐ止
，
zhù注
yì意
bǎo保
hù护
yǎn眼
jing睛
。
You should play games in moderation; pay attention to protecting your eyes.