moderate amount; appropriate quantity
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moderate amount; appropriate quantity
formalDescribes an amount that is neither too much nor too little, often used in health, dietary, or general lifestyle advice. It implies a beneficial or safe level.
Wèi为
le了
jiàn健
kāng康
，
yǐn饮
jiǔ酒
yào要
shì适
liàng量
。
For the sake of health, one should drink alcohol in moderation.
Yùn运
dòng动
yào要
cháng长
qī期
jiān坚
chí持
，
dàn但
yùn运
dòng动
liàng量
yào要
shì适
liàng量
。
Exercise should be maintained long-term, but the amount of exercise should be moderate.
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Chú厨
shī师
zài在
tāng汤
lǐ里
jiā加
le了
shì适
liàng量
de的
yán盐
。
The chef added a moderate amount of salt to the soup.
Zhuān专
jiā家
jiàn建
yì议
měi每
rì日
bǔ补
chōng充
shì适
liàng量
de的
wéi维
shēng生
sù素
。
Experts recommend supplementing with an appropriate amount of vitamins daily.