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斤斤计较
斤斤計較
jīnjīnjìjiào
1. to haggle over every ounce
2. fig. to worry unduly over minor matters

Character Breakdown

斤
jīn
a catty (about 500 grams); an axe; keen, shrewd
HSK 3 4 丶
斤
jīn
a catty (about 500 grams); an axe; keen, shrewd
HSK 3 4 丶
计
jì
to calculate, to count; to plan, to reckon; plot, scheme
HSK 4 4 丶
较
jiào
to compare; relatively; more
HSK 3 10 丶

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