悋 (lìn) - stingy & miserly

悋Tone 4

lìn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

悋 · lìn

stingy;

miserly;

reluctant to part with something

stingymiserlyreluctant to part with something

Usage highlights

stingyreluctant to part withmiserlyunwilling to givestingy personreluctant to spend

Synonyms

  • 吝— stingy; miserly (simplified/variant form)
  • 啬— stingy; miserly
  • 小气— stingy; petty

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is very stingy with money (悋啬).
  • Don't be reluctant to share your knowledge (不要悋于分享知识).
  • She was unwilling to part with her old books (她悋于丢弃旧书).

Collocations

  • stingy(悋啬)
  • reluctant to part with(悋于)
  • miserly(悋惜)
  • unwilling to give(悋给)
  • stingy person(悋人)
  • reluctant to spend(悋费)

Idioms

  • Stingy and miserly(悋啬小气)
  • Reluctant to part with wealth(悋财)
  • Unwilling to share knowledge(悋教)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries negative connotations in Chinese culture where generosity is valued.
  • Being described as 悋 is generally considered a character flaw in interpersonal relationships.
  • The concept relates to Confucian values that criticize excessive attachment to material possessions.

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