打量 dǎliang to size somebody up
to size somebody up; to look somebody up and down; to take the measure of; to suppose; to reckon
How to remember 打量: 打 hit + 量 measure = to size somebody up.
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How it is used
- To size someone up - look them over carefully: 上下打量 (shàngxià dǎliang) look sb up and down.
- Note the neutral tone: 量 is liang here, not liàng. It's scrutinizing appraisal by eye, not measuring.