计较 jìjiào to bother about
to bother about; to haggle; to bicker; to argue; plan; stratagem
How to remember 计较: 计 calculate + 较 to compare = to bother about.
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How it is used
- To fuss over / haggle / hold against - usually in the negative - 别跟他计较 (bié gēn tā jìjiào) don't take issue with him / let it go.
- Colloquial; about being petty over small gains, losses, or slights.
- 较 read jiào. The negative 不计较 (magnanimous, not fussing) is very common.
Example sentences
- 如果你不计较太多，生活会更容易些。 Rúguǒ nǐ bú jìjiào tài duō, shēnghuó huì gèng róngyì xiē.Life would be so much better if you didn't care so much.