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Why does the Chinese characters 吝啬 mean 小气?
That's interesting. Are there any specific cultural or historical reasons why these characters evolved to have these meanings?
There isn't a clear answer to this question, but it's possible that the meanings of these characters evolved from the social and cultural values of Chinese society. In traditional Chinese culture, frugality and thriftiness were highly valued, so it's possible that these characters developed to reflect those values.