掂斤播两 — “To engage in petty calculations”
掂斤播两 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to engage in petty calculations”. To haggle over trifles; to be overly meticulous about small matters. Literally, “weighing jin and liang; weighing catties and ounces”.
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What does 掂斤播两 mean?
掂斤播两 (diān jīn bō liǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to engage in petty calculations”.
How do you pronounce 掂斤播两?
掂斤播两 is pronounced diān jīn bō liǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 掂斤播两 literally mean?
Literally, 掂斤播两 means “weighing jin and liang; weighing catties and ounces”. It is used to mean “to engage in petty calculations”.
What is the Chinese definition of 掂斤播两?
掂、播：托在掌上试轻重。比喻在小事情上过分计较。