适可而止

适可而止適可而止 shì ér zhǐ ㄕˋ ㄎㄜˇ ㄦˊ ㄓˇ sik1 ho2 ji4 zi2

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

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 适 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 适可而止 Quit while you are ahead.

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