掂斤抹两 — “To be overly meticulous and calculating”
掂斤抹两 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be overly meticulous and calculating”. Especially in small matters, often implying stinginess or pettiness. Literally, “To weigh every jin and wipe off every liang; to weigh every ounce”.
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What does 掂斤抹两 mean?
掂斤抹两 (diān jīn mò liǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be overly meticulous and calculating”.
How do you pronounce 掂斤抹两?
掂斤抹两 is pronounced diān jīn mò liǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 掂斤抹两 literally mean?
Literally, 掂斤抹两 means “to weigh every jin and wipe off every liang; to weigh every ounce”. It is used to mean “to be overly meticulous and calculating”.
What is the Chinese definition of 掂斤抹两?
犹言掂斤播两。