缺斤短两

Traditional: 缺斤短兩

quē jīn duǎn liǎng

Dictionary entry

to give short weight

What does 缺斤短两 mean?

缺斤短两 (quē jīn duǎn 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 短duǎnshort · brief 两liǎngtwo · both

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缺斤短两

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