shǒu​jǐn

short of money

Senses

手紧/ 手緊 shǒu​jǐn short of money

experiencing a temporary lack of funds; hard up

由于刚买了新房,他最近手紧得很。

手紧/ 手緊 shǒu​jǐn stingy

expression · unwilling to spend or give money; tightfisted or parsimonious

他这人一向手紧,很少请客吃顿饭。

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