掂斤估两 — “To haggle over trifles”
掂斤估两 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to haggle over trifles”. To be overly meticulous or petty about small details; to weigh every detail carefully, often to an excessive degree. Literally, “Weigh a catty and estimate a liang”.
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他做事总是掂斤估两，生怕自己吃一点亏，结果错过了许多好机会。
He always haggles over every detail, fearing he might lose even a little bit, and as a result, he missed many good opportunities.
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What does 掂斤估两 mean?
掂斤估两 (diān jīn gū liǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to haggle over trifles”.
How do you pronounce 掂斤估两?
掂斤估两 is pronounced diān jīn gū liǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 掂斤估两 literally mean?
Literally, 掂斤估两 means “Weigh a catty and estimate a liang”. It is used to mean “to haggle over trifles”.
What is the Chinese definition of 掂斤估两?
犹言掂斤播两。