吝
stingy; miserly; reluctant
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
stingy; miserly; reluctant to give
Describes someone who is unwilling to spend money or share resources. Often used in compounds like 吝啬 or 吝惜.
He is stingy by nature and never treats others to meals.
For those in need, he doesn't stint his time and money at all.
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Please do not hesitate to give me your guidance; I would be endlessly grateful.
He is stingy by nature and won't spend even a single penny.
The teacher was generous with praise, encouraging students to keep working hard.
noun
surname Lin
neutralA relatively uncommon Chinese family name.
Mr. Lin is a famous historian.
There is a classmate in our class with the surname Lin.
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The surname Lin is relatively rare in China.
May I ask your surname? My surname is Lin.
The Lin family has lived in this village for three hundred years.