斤斤计较 jīn jīn jì jiào

(fig.) to fuss over minor matters

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 25632nd word

Definitions

  1. 1. (fig.) to fuss over minor matters
  2. 2. to haggle over every ounce
  3. 3. to split hairs

Characters

Character Meaning
(PRC) weight equal to 500 g; catty
(PRC) weight equal to 500 g; catty
to calculate; to count; to plan
(before adj.) relatively; compared to; comparatively