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penny wise and pound foolish in Chinese

penny wise and pound foolish in Chinese is 一分錢,一分貨.

penny wise and pound foolish in Chinese

一分錢,一分貨
adj
Pronounced: yī fēn qián , yī fēn huò
(idiomatic) Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.
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What is "penny wise and pound foolish" in Chinese?

"penny wise and pound foolish" in Chinese is 一分錢,一分貨.

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"penny wise and pound foolish" in Chinese is 一分錢,一分貨, pronounced "yī fēn qián , yī fēn huò".

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