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节衣缩食

節衣縮食
jié yī suō shíHSK 7

节衣缩食 (jié yī suō shí) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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  1. Englishto live frugally (lit. to economize on clothing and food)

    • EX
      为了供孩子上大学，父母一辈子节衣缩食。

      Their parents lived frugally all their lives to put their child through university.

    • EX
      在那段困难的日子里，大家只能节衣缩食。

      During those difficult days, everyone had to cut back on food and clothing.