sik1 ho2 ji4 zi2適可而止适可而止
Jyutpingsik1 ho2 ji4 zi2
Yalesīk hó yìh jí

Definition

(idiom) to refrain from going too far; to know when to stop

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level

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