齑盐自守 — “To guard oneself with minced pickles and salt; to maintain oneself with meager food”
齑盐自守 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live a simple and frugal life, adhering to principles despite hardship; to be content with meager provisions”. Literally, “To guard oneself with minced pickles and salt; to maintain oneself with meager food”.
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What does 齑盐自守 mean?
齑盐自守 (jī yán zì shǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live a simple and frugal life, adhering to principles despite hardship; to be content with meager provisions”.
How do you pronounce 齑盐自守?
齑盐自守 is pronounced jī yán zì shǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 齑盐自守 literally mean?
Literally, 齑盐自守 means “to guard oneself with minced pickles and salt; to maintain oneself with meager food”. It is used to mean “to live a simple and frugal life, adhering to principles despite hardship; to be content with meager provisions”.
What is the Chinese definition of 齑盐自守?
比喻坚持过清贫淡泊的生活