称斤约两 — “To meticulously calculate every detail, gain, or loss”
称斤约两 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to meticulously calculate every detail, gain, or loss”. To be overly concerned with minor advantages, often to the point of being petty or making a fuss over trifles. Literally, “To weigh jin and estimate liang”.
称斤约两 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 称斤约两 mean?
称斤约两 (chēng jīn yuē liǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to meticulously calculate every detail, gain, or loss”.
How do you pronounce 称斤约两?
称斤约两 is pronounced chēng jīn yuē liǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 称斤约两 literally mean?
Literally, 称斤约两 means “to weigh jin and estimate liang”. It is used to mean “to meticulously calculate every detail, gain, or loss”.
What is the Chinese definition of 称斤约两?
称：衡量轻重。计算轻重分量。比喻权衡轻重得失