小九九

xiǎojiǔjiǔ ㄒㄧㄠˇ ㄐㄧㄡˇ ㄐㄧㄡˇ

    • multiplication tables
    • plan

      fig.

    • scheme

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Saying俗语俗語

Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally
little nine-nine
Meaning
Originally the multiplication table, now one's private calculations or scheming. Often mildly mocking.

Words with 小九九

Ending with 小九九

  • 打小九九 dǎxiǎojiǔjiǔ calculate quietly for one's own advantage

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