petty; narrow-minded; ungenerous
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
petty; narrow-minded; lacking in natural ease or generosity
Describes behavior that is stingy, awkward, or lacking in poise and magnanimity. Often carries a mild derogatory connotation. The variant form 小家子相 is also commonly used.
Tā他
qǐng请
kè客
shí时
zǒng总
shì是
hěn很
xiǎo小
jiā家
zi子
qì气
，
shě舍
bu不
de得
diǎn点
hǎo好
cài菜
。
He's always quite petty when treating guests, reluctant to order good dishes.
Bié别
nà那
me么
xiǎo小
jiā家
zi子
qì气
，
zhè这
diǎn点
qián钱
wǒ我
lái来
fù付
ba吧
。
Don't be so stingy; I'll pay for this small amount.
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Tā她
shuō说
huà话
zuò做
shì事
dōu都
xiǎn显
de得
hěn很
xiǎo小
jiā家
zi子
qì气
，
bù不
gòu够
dà大
fang方
。
The way she speaks and acts seems quite petty and lacking in generosity.