吝啬

lìn sè

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. stingy
2. mean
3. miserly

Word relationships

Antonyms

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generous

指慷慨不吝啬

Synonyms

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stingy

口语中更常用，均表示过分爱惜钱财

Usage notes

Formality

“吝啬”多用于书面语，口语中常说“小气”或“抠门”。

Example Sentences

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他很吝啬，从不请客。

He is very stingy and never treats others.

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Words Containing 吝啬

miser

Child Words of 吝啬

stingy

stingy