斤斤计较

Traditional: 斤斤計較

jīn jīn jì jiào

Dictionary entry

to haggle over every ounce

What does 斤斤计较 mean?

斤斤计较 (jīn jīn jì jiào) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to haggle over every ounce

2(fig.) to fuss over minor matters

3to split hairs

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斤jīncatty · (PRC) weight equal to 500 g 计Jìsurname Ji 较jiào(bound form) to compare · (literary) to dispute

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How to pronounce 斤斤计较

斤斤计较

jīn jīn jì jiào

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