缺斤少两

Traditional: 缺斤少兩

quē jīn shǎo liǎng

Dictionary entry

to give short weight

What does 缺斤少两 mean?

缺斤少两 (quē jīn shǎo liǎng) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to give short weight

Character breakdown

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缺quēdeficiency · lack 斤jīncatty · (PRC) weight equal to 500 g 少shǎofew · less 两liǎngtwo · both

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缺斤少两

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