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一毛不拔 Meaning
一毛不拔
Learn the meaning of 一毛不拔, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 一毛不拔 means lit. unwilling to spare a single hair (idiom).
Meaning in English
Lit. unwilling to spare a single hair (idiom)
| Chinese | 一毛不拔 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | yi1 mao2 bu4 ba2 |
| Definitions | lit. unwilling to spare a single hair (idiom); fig. extremely stingy |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 一毛不拔 mean?
一毛不拔 means lit. unwilling to spare a single hair (idiom).
How do you pronounce 一毛不拔?
一毛不拔 is pronounced yi1 mao2 bu4 ba2 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 一毛不拔 a Chinese idiom or saying?
一毛不拔 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.