尺度大

    chǐdùdà

    Meaning: "尺度" means "scale," and "大" means "large." In Chinese, "尺度" is often used to define moral standards. Therefore, "尺度大" means "beyond what people take as morally acceptable" and "unusually bold." This term is often used in contexts of discussing films, shows, talks or photos involving erotic contents.

    Example:

    A: 大家都在讨论《武媚娘传奇》，为什么？

    Dàjiā dōu zài tǎolùn wǔmèiniáng chuánqí, wèi shénme?

    Why is everybody talking about the show "The Saga of Wu Zetian?"

    B: 这部电视剧因为尺度大被叫停了，后来重新剪过又复播了。

    Zhè bù diànshìjù yīnwèi chǐdùdà bèi jiàotíng le, hòulái chóngxīn jiǎn guò yòu fùbō le。

    This show was suspended for being unusually bold. It went on air again after being edited.

    A: 怎么尺度大？

    Zěnme chǔdùdà?

    How bold?

    B: 就是女演员都穿了低胸装，有点暴露。

    Jìushì nǚyǎnyuán dōu chuān le dīxiōngzhuāng, yǒudiǎn bàolù。

    All the actresses wear low-neckline outfits, showing their cleavage.