缺斤短两 — “To shortchange customers”
缺斤短两 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to shortchange customers”. To give less than the agreed or standard amount; to be dishonest in weighing or measuring goods. Literally, “Lack jin, short tael”.
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缺斤短两 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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这家店的蔬菜总是缺斤短两，下次我不会再来了。
This store always gives short weight on its vegetables; I won't come here again next time.
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What does 缺斤短两 mean?
缺斤短两 (quē jīn duǎn liǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to shortchange customers”.
How do you pronounce 缺斤短两?
缺斤短两 is pronounced quē jīn duǎn liǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 缺斤短两 literally mean?
Literally, 缺斤短两 means “Lack jin, short tael”. It is used to mean “to shortchange customers”.
What is the Chinese definition of 缺斤短两?
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