諗縮數

nam2 suk1 sou3

(phrasal verb, with a negative connotation) to come up with some ideas · tricks so as to reduce the cost or stop spending more than one wants; to be stingy and scheming selfishly with no consideration for others

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. (phrasal verb, with a negative connotation) to come up with some ideas
  2. tricks so as to reduce the cost or stop spending more than one wants; to be stingy and scheming selfishly with no consideration for others

Written Forms

諗縮數Traditional · Main Form
谂缩数Alternate Form

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