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称薪而爨
chēng​xīn'ér​cuàn

extremely stingy

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 称 稱 chēng verb
    to weigh
    to weigh with a scale; to measure the weight of something
  2. 薪 xīn
    firewood
    (bound form) firewood; fuel; brushwood used for burning
  3. 而 ér particleconjunction
    [adverbial linker]
    Connects an adverb-like description to the following verb to show the manner, cause, or basis of an action.
  4. 爨 cuàn
    to cook
    (bound form) to build a fire and cook food; to cook