To be excessively frugal to the point of being impolite or inappropriate, thus going against proper etiquette.
虽然提倡节俭是美德，但若俭不中礼，反而会显得失了体面，甚至让人觉得不被尊重。
Although advocating for frugality is a virtue, if one's economizing goes against propriety, it can appear undignified and even make others feel disrespected.
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