手紧
shǒu​jǐn

short of money

  • created sense approved 手紧/手緊 · shǒu​jǐn · short of money

    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。

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  • created sense approved 手紧/手緊 · shǒu​jǐn · stingy

    手紧 / 手緊

    shǒu​jǐn

    stingy

    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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