斤斤计较

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   to haggle over every ounce

   • tāzǒngshìjīnjīnjìjiào.

     他总是斤斤计较。🔊

     He is always calculating every penny.

2. 貳动verb

   (fig.) to fuss over minor matters

   • tāzǒngshìjīnjīnjìjiàoxiǎoshì.

     他总是斤斤计较小事。🔊

     He always nitpicks over trivial matters.

3. 參动verb

   to split hairs

   • tāzǒngshìjīnjīnjìjiào.

     他总是斤斤计较。🔊

     He is always calculating and meticulous about details.