Definition & Meaning

be both hard-working and thrifty; industry and frugality

Word usage

kè qín kè jiǎn

克 勤 克 俭

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be both hard-working and thrifty; industry and frugality
- kè qín kè jiǎn shì zhōng guó rén mín de yōu liáng chuán tǒng
  克勤克俭是中国人民的优良传统。
  Being diligent and thrifty is the virtue of the Chinese people.
- tā zǒng shì kè qín kè jiǎn fù rì zi dāng qióng rì zi guò
  她总是克勤克俭，富日子当穷日子过。
  She is always industrious and frugal, thrifty even in days of abundance.
synonym
qín jiǎn jié yuē勤俭节约 kè jiǎn kè qín克俭克勤 qín qín jiǎn jiǎn勤勤俭俭
antonym
huī jīn rú tǔ挥金如土 huī huò wú dù挥霍无度

Word usage

Note
"克勤克俭" is used to describe life, and it can be used to describe the traditional deeds, morals, habits and spirit.

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