幾斤幾兩

Chinese
 
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) 幾 斤 幾 兩
simp. (几斤几两) 几 斤 几 两
Literally: “how many catties and how many taels”.

Pronunciation

Idiom

幾斤幾兩

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

Usage notes

Frequently used in the expression 知道自己幾斤幾兩, which roughly means the same as 自知之明.

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