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吝啬
lìnsè
Description
“吝啬”是说一个人很不愿意花钱或给别人东西。
"吝啬" means a person is very unwilling to spend money or give things to others.
这个词有点不好的意思，比“节约”更负面。
This word has a somewhat negative meaning, more so than "节约" (thrift).
Meanings
吝啬lìnsè
stingy; unwilling to spend or give
他很吝啬，从来不请客。
He is very stingy and never treats others.
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Notes
- Nuance
吝啬 and 小气 both mean stingy; 小气 is more colloquial.
- Etymology
吝 and 啬 both carry the sense of grudging or sparing.
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