petty; stingy; opportunistic
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
fond of gaining petty advantages; avaricious over trivial gains
derogatoryDescribes a person who is overly focused on obtaining small benefits, often at the expense of others or long-term interests. Carries a negative connotation.
Tā他
hěn很
tān贪
xiǎo小
，
lián连
jǐ几
máo毛
qián钱
dōu都
yào要
jì计
jiào较
。
He is so petty that he haggles over a few cents.
Tān贪
xiǎo小
pián便
yi宜
chī吃
dà大
kuī亏
。
Penny wise, pound foolish.
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Zhè这
ge个
rén人
tài太
tān贪
xiǎo小
le了
，
dà大
jiā家
dōu都
bù不
yuàn愿
yì意
gēn跟
tā他
hé合
zuò作
。
This person is too opportunistic; nobody wants to work with him.