Chinese word

计较

Pronunciation

Pinyinjì jiào

Meaning

  • verbfuss over

Example

别把小事计较得太多。bié bǎ xiǎo shì jì jiào de tài duō

Don't fuss too much over small things.

Illustration for 计较 (fuss over)

More examples

在合作中，别总为小事计较，要讲团队精神。zài hé zuò zhōng bié zǒng wèi xiǎo shì jì jiào yào jiǎng tuán duì jīng shén

When working together, don't always fuss over small things; show team spirit.

Core concept

Treats small differences as matters to calculate, compare, and dispute.

Common phrases

  • 计较得失jì jiào dé shī

    fuss over gains and losses

  • 跟他计较gēn tā jì jiào

    quibble with him

  • 对小事计较duì xiǎo shì jì jiào

    fuss over small things

Similar words

在意zài yì: Care about something and keep it in mind.
挑剔tiāo tī: Pick on small faults and criticize them.
较真jiào zhēn: Insist on fine points and refuse to give way.
斤斤计较jīn jīn jì jiào: Keep arguing over tiny details or small gains.

Definition in Chinese

将两者或多者逐一比较、寻找差别，从而对细微处较真或为小事争执。jiāng liáng zhě huò duō zhě zhú yì bǐ jiào xún zhǎo chā bié cóng ér duì xì wēi chù jiào zhēn huò wèi xiǎo shì zhēng zhí

Word origin

计较 (jìjiào, "calculate and compare") combines 计 (jì, "calculate") with 较 (jiào, "compare"), linking careful comparison with concern over fine points.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, it often sounds critical because it presents someone as focused on tiny details rather than the larger situation.

Other meanings

  • care aboutverb
  • quibble oververb

Opposites

Related words

  • 斤斤计较jīn jīn jì jiàobe pettyidiom

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