尺寸 chǐcùn size
size; dimensions; measurements (especially of clothes); (colloquial) propriety
怎么记住“尺寸”: 尺 ruler + 寸 inch = size.
汉字
用法
- Size / dimensions / measurements: 量尺寸 (liáng chǐcùn) to take measurements, 尺寸合适 (the size fits).
- Especially for clothing, furniture, and parts. Colloquially also 'sense of propriety': 说话有尺寸 (to know limits).
- Distinguish from 大小 (dàxiǎo, general size); 尺寸 implies specific measurable dimensions.
例句
- 您知道您的尺寸吗？ Nín zhīdào nín de chǐcùn ma?Do you know your size?
- 我在找有我尺寸的上衣。 Wǒ zài zhǎo yǒu wǒ chǐcùn de shàngyī.I'm looking for a coat in my size.
- 我们有你的尺寸，但是没有那个颜色。 Wǒmen yǒu nǐ de chǐcùn, dànshì méiyǒu nàge yánsè.We have your size, but not in that color.