- 斤(axe (pictographic))
The character 斤 depicts an axe, which was later used as a unit of weight.
to haggle over every ounce(inherited)
He is always calculating every penny.
(fig.) to fuss over minor matters(inherited)
He always nitpicks over trivial matters.
to split hairs(inherited)
to haggle over every ounce(inherited)
He is always calculating every penny.
(fig.) to fuss over minor matters(inherited)
He always nitpicks over trivial matters.
to split hairs(inherited)
The character 斤 depicts an axe, which was later used as a unit of weight.
Two vehicles crossing paths must compare which one is better.
Measure each mile of the road right from dawn's first light.
The character 斤 depicts an axe, which was later used as a unit of weight.
Two vehicles crossing paths must compare which one is better.
Measure each mile of the road right from dawn's first light.
to haggle over every ounce
to haggle over every ounce
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He is always calculating and meticulous about details.
He is always calculating and meticulous about details.