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Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「計較錙銖」, detailed below.

The idiom being introduced now is 「計較錙銖」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

It refers to the competition for financial gain, not letting go of even the smallest amount.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jì jiào zī zhū

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gai3 gaau3 ji1 jyu1

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.