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斤斤计较

jīnjīnjìjiào

Traditional: 斤斤計較

to haggle over every ounce / fig. to worry unduly over minor matters

Character Breakdown

斤
jīn
a catty (about 500 grams); an axe; keen, shrewd
HSK 3
斤
jīn
a catty (about 500 grams); an axe; keen, shrewd
HSK 3
计
jì
to calculate, to count; to plan, to reckon; plot, scheme
HSK 4
较
jiào
to compare; relatively; more
HSK 3

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