吝啬
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Meaning: stingy person
How to Understand
吝啬
吝啬 refers to a person who is stingy or unwilling to spend money or give things away. It emphasizes a reluctance to part with resources, often viewed negatively as a lack of generosity.
The character 吝 (lìn) originally meant
Example Sentences
他是个非常吝啬的人，从不请朋友吃饭。
He is a very stingy person, never inviting friends to eat.
她对捐款非常吝啬，从不支持慈善活动。
She is very stingy when it comes to donations, never supporting charitable activities.