Word: 精打细算 (jīngdǎxìsuàn) Traditional: 精打細算 精打细算 dictionary entry jīngdǎxìsuàn meticulous planning and careful accounting (idiom) Full dictionary entry for 精打细算 Example sentences using 精打细算 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他精打细算，终于买了房。 Tā jīngdǎxìsuàn, zhōngyú mǎile fáng. By budgeting carefully, he finally bought a home. 她买菜总是精打细算。 Tā mǎicài zǒngshì jīngdǎxìsuàn. She always calculates carefully when buying groceries.