careful calculation and strict budgeting 3 精打细算 [--細-] jīngdǎ xìsuàn (careful-calculate-strict-budget) careful calculation and strict budgeting: ~地使用use wisely || 他在生活上处 处~. He was economical in all areas of his life. '266 Capable, incapable 能, 庸 (néng, yōng)
circumspect and far-seeing, experienced and astute, cunning and crafty 21 老谋深算 [-謀--] lǎomóu shēnsuàn (shrewd-plot-far-scheme) circumspect and far-seeing, experienced and astute, cunning and crafty: ~的政 客a canny politician || 他做事~, 很少失误. He is circumspect and farseeing and seldom fails. '