To live a life of extreme poverty, subsisting mainly on pickled vegetables for a prolonged period; to lead a very frugal and meager existence.
老王一生简朴，即便退休后，依然过着三百瓮齑的生活，将积蓄都用在了公益事业上。
Old Wang lived a simple life all his days; even after retirement, he continued to live a very frugal life, dedicating all his savings to public welfare.
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Ancient
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