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適可而止

适
適
可
可
而
而
止
止
to stop before going too far (idiom); to stop while one can / don't overdo it / stop while you're ahead

Characters and words in 適可而止

适
適
shì = sh + Ø4
surname Shi
Add a new mnemonic for 适 = 舌 + 辶
Add a new mnemonic for 適 = 辶 + 啇
适
適
shì = sh + Ø4
to fit / suitable / proper / just (now) / comfortable / well / to go / to follow or pursue
Add a new mnemonic for 适 = 舌 + 辶
Add a new mnemonic for 適 = 辶 + 啇
可
kě = k + e3
can / may / able to / to approve / to permit / to suit / (particle used for emphasis) certainly / very
Add a new mnemonic for 可 = 丁 + 口
可
kè = k + e4
used in 可汗[ke4 han2]
Add a new mnemonic for 可 = 丁 + 口
而
ér = Ø + Ø2
and / as well as / and so / but (not) / yet (not) / (indicates causal relation) / (indicates change of state) / (indicates contrast)
Add a new mnemonic for 而 = 𦉫 + 丆
止
zhǐ = zh + Ø3
to stop / to prohibit / until / only
Add a new mnemonic for 止 = ⺊ + 丄
Add a new mnemonic for 止 = ⺊ + 丨 + 一
Add a new mnemonic for 止 = 丨 + 上

Words with 適可而止

適可而止 is not used as a component in another word.

Sentences with 適可而止

適可而止 currently does not appear in any sentence.
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