斤斤計較

gan1 gan1 gai3 gaau3

to haggle over every ounce · (fig.) to fuss over minor matters · to split hairs

2 Written Forms

Meanings

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

Written Forms

斤斤計較Traditional · Main Form
斤斤计较Alternate Form

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