吝嗇 — meaning in English
lìn sè
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English meaning
- cheapskate noun A person who is reluctant to spend money, even when they can afford to.
- stingy adj Unwilling to spend, give, or share; miserly.
Senses
吝嗇 is used for these senses in English:
- cheapskate (by extension) Someone who does not give freely.
- stingy Unwilling to spend, give, or share; ungenerous; mean.
stingy — full definition
- adj Unwilling to spend, give, or share; miserly.
- adj Meager or insufficient in amount.