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计较

jìjiào

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"计较"的意思是太在意小事情,常常和钱或者输赢有关。

"计较" means to be overly concerned with small matters, often related to money or winning and losing.

人们也用它来说仔细地算或者商量。

People also use it to mean carefully calculating or discussing.

Meanings

计较jìjiào

to fuss over; to mind small things

这点小事,别太计较了。

Don't fuss over such a small matter.

计较jìjiào

to haggle over; to be particular about

他很计较钱。

He is very particular about money.

计较jìjiào

to plan carefully; to think over

这件事我们再计较一下。

Let's reconsider this matter.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    计 (to calculate) + 较 (to compare), literally 'calculate and compare'.

  • Nuance

    usually negative, implying someone is too petty about minor gains or losses.

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