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小气

xiǎo qì
HSK 7

English Meaning

stingy; miserly; narrow-minded; petty

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
罢了 罢了 你这个人 小里小气的
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Fine, keep your precious item; you really know how to ruin the mood.”

1. PREVIOUS

那枚香包 我是暂时借给你的 之后记得还

“That sachet, I only lent it to you temporarily. Remember to return it later.”

“Fine, fine. You're so petty.”

3. NEXT

走吧

“Go.”

《云秀行》 · social_and_dating
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明日我要去赛马球 正缺一匹良驹 你可别小气啊
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“Lend me your prized horse; if you say no, you'll look cheap.”

1. PREVIOUS

去年还咬伤了西市胡商的胳膊 您小心别受伤啊

“Last year, it bit a Hu merchant's arm in West Market. Be careful not to get hurt.”

“Tomorrow's the polo match. I need a fine steed. Don't be stingy.”

3. NEXT

当年它能杀破苍北三镇 明日我便要骑着它

“Back then, it fought through three towns in Cangbei. Tomorrow, I'll ride it”

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他不会这么小气 连喜糖都舍不得买吧
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“You got married, so don't be cheap—hurry up and treat us to candy!”

1. PREVIOUS

你和方穆扬结婚证都领了 什么时候请我们吃喜糖呀

“you and Fang Muyang already got your marriage certificate. When are you treating us to wedding candy?”

“He's not so stingy that he won't even buy candy, is he?”

3. NEXT

还是说

“Or”

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