Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== qiàdàohǎochù: 恰到好处 - Just Right, Perfect, To a T ====== ===== Quick Summary ===== * **Keywords:** qià dào hǎo chù, 恰到好处, just right in Chinese, perfect timing in Chinese, chengyu for perfect, Chinese idiom just right, the right amount, perfect balance, appropriate, to a T * **Summary:** "恰到好处" (qià dào hǎo chù) is a popular Chinese idiom (chengyu) that describes something as being "just right." It conveys a sense of perfect balance, timing, and appropriateness, where nothing is excessive or lacking. Whether describing a perfectly seasoned dish, a well-timed joke, or a thoughtful criticism, "恰到好处" captures the art of hitting the sweet spot in any situation. ===== Core Meaning ===== * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** qià dào hǎo chù * **Part of Speech:** Chengyu (四字成语), Adjective, Adverb * **HSK Level:** Advanced (HSK 5/6 level) * **Concise Definition:** To be perfectly appropriate in timing, degree, or manner; to be just right. * **In a Nutshell:** Think of "恰到好处" as the "Goldilocks principle" in Chinese. It’s the art of finding the perfect