精打细算

उच्चारण: jīng dǎ xì suàn शाब्दिक अर्थ: Carefully calculate precisely

मूल और उपयोग

This idiom describes precisely (精) calculating (打) and carefully (细) accounting (算). It emphasizes careful resource management through detailed planning. The phrase appeared in texts praising frugal household management. It represents the virtue of economic prudence through attention to detail. Modern usage describes careful budgeting, efficient resource allocation, or meticulous financial planning that maximizes value from limited resources.

उदाहरण

अंग्रेज़ी: "With careful budgeting, they managed to save enough for the house."

चीनी: 通过精打细算，他们存够了买房的钱。