幾斤幾兩

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Chinese

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how much; how many; several
how much; how many; several; a few; almost
 
catty; weight equal to 0.5 kg
how much; how many; several
how much; how many; several; a few; almost
 
both; two; some
both; two; some; a few; tael
 
trad. (幾斤幾兩)
simp. (几斤几两)
Literally: “how many catties and how many taels”.

Pronunciation

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Idiom

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幾斤幾兩

  1. one's weight; (figuratively) the extent of one's abilities or status

Usage notes

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Frequently used in the expression 知道自己幾斤幾兩知道自己几斤几两, which roughly means the same as 自知之明 (zìzhīzhīmíng).