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计较
jì jiào
Meaning
- to bother about
- to haggle
- to bicker
Definition
计算比较；争论；在意。
To calculate or compare; to argue; to care about (esp. trivial matters).
Usage
常用于否定形式或表示对小事过分在意，有时也用于中性语境。
Often used in negative form or to indicate being overly concerned with trivial matters; sometimes used in neutral contexts.
Examples
- 1 他从不计较得失，总是愿意帮助别人。（He never cares about gains or losses; he is always willing to help others.）
- 2 她为了一点小事就计较半天。（She argues for a long time over trivial matters.）
- 3 我们不必计较这些细节，大局为重。（We don't need to dwell on these details; the overall situation is more important.）
- 4 你何必跟他计较，他不懂事。（Why bother arguing with him? He doesn't understand.）
- 5 她会计较谁做得多谁做得少。（She will compare who does more and who does less.）
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