一毛不拔

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"一毛不拔" (yìmáo-bùbá) is an idiomatic expression describing someone extremely stingy or miserly, literally meaning "not even plucking a single hair." It is used to criticize people who are unwilling to spend or share even the smallest amount.

Usage

  • Commonly used to describe people who are very tight with money.
  • Often appears in negative contexts about generosity or financial behavior.

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This phrase is informal and somewhat critical or humorous.

Caution

Avoid using it in very formal or polite contexts as it may sound offensive.

Example Sentences

He is so stingy that he doesn't even want to treat others.

The boss is extremely stingy, so the employees' benefits are poor.

He is so stingy with his own children that he doesn't even give them pocket