小心眼 (xiǎo xīn yǎn) — narrow-mindedness; pettiness; a petty person
Definition
小心眼 describes a petty, narrow-minded person or their petty behavior — focuses on someone who holds grudges over small things and won't let go. Often used as a mild insult or self-deprecating jab.
noun
narrow-mindednesspettinessa petty person
Examples
- 小心眼，。Tā zhè ge rén jiù shì xiǎo xīn yǎn, cóng lái bú ràng bù.He is just narrow-minded; he never gives in.
- 小心眼。Nǐ zhè me zuò xiǎn de yǒu diǎn xiǎo xīn yǎn le.Doing that makes you seem a bit petty.
- 小心眼，。Dà jiā dōu jué de tā tài xiǎo xīn yǎn, bú yuàn yì gēn tā hé zuò.Everyone thinks she is too narrow-minded and doesn't want to cooperate with her.
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