量体裁衣 in English liang2 ti3 cai2 yi1 Meaning

Meanings

  • literally (word for word) measure the body then tailor the suit (idiomatic expression); metaphorically to act according to actual circumstances
  • To live within one's means.

Simplified Characters

量 体 裁 衣

Traditional Characters

量 體 裁 衣

Pinyin

liang2 ti3 cai2 yi1

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

量liang4to measure 体ti3body 裁cai2to cut out (as a dress) 衣yi1clothes