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冤枉钱
yuānwang qián
Description
"冤枉钱"是指花得不值、白白浪费的钱，一般因为买错东西或被骗了。
"冤枉钱" refers to money spent unwisely or wasted, usually due to buying the wrong thing or being cheated.
人们常说"别花冤枉钱"，意思是叫你不要浪费钱。
People often say "别花冤枉钱", meaning they advise you not to waste money.
Meanings
冤枉钱yuānwang qián
money spent in vain; wasted money
这个东西太贵了，我不想花冤枉钱。
This thing is too expensive; I don't want to waste money.
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Notes
- Etymology
冤枉 (wronged/unjust) + 钱 (money), literally money spent unjustly or for nothing.
- Nuance
almost always used with the verb 花, as in 花冤枉钱 (waste money).
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