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Chinese dictionary
derogsquare accounts in every detail; haggle over every ounce
这就太斤斤计较了。
This is just splitting hairs.
不值得为这样的小数目斤斤计较。
It isn't worth quibbling over such a small amount.
与其你故作成熟地斤斤计较,不如我假装幼稚地没心没肺。
It is better to pretend to be maturity and haggle over every ounce of you than to pretend naive and heartless of me.
Word usage
- Note"斤斤计较" is used to describe a person who cares too much personal interests, sometimes is used to describe a person who is very demanding.