tān​xiǎo​pián​yi

to covet small advantages

Senses

贪小便宜/ 貪小便宜 tān​xiǎo​pián​yi (also tān​xiǎo​pián​yí) to covet small advantages

To be eager for small gains or to try to get things at a small cost to oneself; often used to describe someone who is penny-wise and pound-foolish.

References

No references for this word.