茅茨土阶 — “To describe a humble”
茅茨土阶 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a humble”. Simple dwelling, or a life of frugality and plainness. Refers to a very basic living condition. Literally, “thatched roof and earthen steps”.
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他始终保持着茅茨土阶的简朴生活，不追求物质享受。
He always maintained a simple life of thatched roof and earthen steps, not pursuing material comforts.
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What does 茅茨土阶 mean?
茅茨土阶 (máo cí tǔ jiē) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a humble”.
How do you pronounce 茅茨土阶?
茅茨土阶 is pronounced máo cí tǔ jiē in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 茅茨土阶 literally mean?
Literally, 茅茨土阶 means “thatched roof and earthen steps”. It is used to mean “to describe a humble”.
What is the Chinese definition of 茅茨土阶?
茨：用茅草、芦苇盖的屋顶；阶：台阶。茅草盖的屋顶，泥土砌的台阶。形容房屋简陋，或生活俭朴。