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铁公鸡
Idiomtiěgōngjī
Description
“铁公鸡”是说一个人很小气，一点钱都不想花，也不愿意帮别人。
"铁公鸡" refers to a person who is very stingy, unwilling to spend any money or help others.
这个说法有点开玩笑，也有点批评的意思。
This expression is somewhat joking but also carries a critical tone.
Meanings
铁公鸡tiěgōngjī
a very stingy person; a miser
他是个铁公鸡，从来不请客。
He is a stingy person who never treats others.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 'iron rooster'—from the saying '铁公鸡，一毛不拔' (an iron rooster, not one feather can be plucked).
- Nuance
informal and humorous; describes someone unwilling to spend or share money.
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