以丰补歉 — “To save in times of plenty for times of scarcity”
以丰补歉 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to save in times of plenty for times of scarcity”. To lay by for a rainy day. Literally, “Use abundance to supplement scarcity”.
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以丰补歉 Pronunciation and Pinyin
以丰补歉 Character Breakdown
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我们的社区在丰收年景积累了一部分储备，正是为了以丰补歉，应对不时之需
Our community accumulated some reserves during good harvest years precisely to save in times of plenty for times of scarcity, preparing for unforeseen needs.
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What does 以丰补歉 mean?
以丰补歉 (yǐ fēng bǔ qiàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to save in times of plenty for times of scarcity”.
How do you pronounce 以丰补歉?
以丰补歉 is pronounced yǐ fēng bǔ qiàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 以丰补歉 literally mean?
Literally, 以丰补歉 means “use abundance to supplement scarcity”. It is used to mean “to save in times of plenty for times of scarcity”.
What is the Chinese definition of 以丰补歉?
把丰年积余的粮食储备起来，留待灾年歉收时使用。