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(of government officials) nourish honesty; refrain from corruption and graft

yǎng lián

养 廉

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v.fml(of government officials) nourish honesty; refrain from corruption and graft
- gāo xīn yǎng lián
  高薪养廉
  give high pay to prevent corruption
- jiǎn yǐ yǎng lián
  俭以养廉。
  A frugal life is an honest life.

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