Chinese
guòfèn
Meaning: excessive; overboard
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

過分
過
分
过分
过
分

Example sentences

His request was too excessive.
人的耐心是有限度的,請不要太過分。
人的耐心是有限度的,请不要太过分。
There is a limit to human patience, please don't go too far.
開玩笑要掌握分寸,別太過分。
开玩笑要掌握分寸,别太过分。
When joking, you must keep a sense of propriety and not go too far.

Usage Notes

Describes speech or action that exceeds appropriate limits.

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