监门之养 — “A meager or extremely modest livelihood”
监门之养 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a meager or extremely modest livelihood”. A life of frugality and simplicity, often implying a deliberate choice or necessity to live sparingly. Literally, “Gatekeeper's sustenance”.
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监门之养 Pronunciation and Pinyin
监门之养 Character Breakdown
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他虽然出身富裕，却一直过着监门之养的生活，不追求奢华。
Although he came from a wealthy background, he consistently lived a life of gatekeeper's sustenance, never pursuing luxury.
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What does 监门之养 mean?
监门之养 (jiān mén zhī yǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a meager or extremely modest livelihood”.
How do you pronounce 监门之养?
监门之养 is pronounced jiān mén zhī yǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 监门之养 literally mean?
Literally, 监门之养 means “Gatekeeper's sustenance”. It is used to mean “a meager or extremely modest livelihood”.
What is the Chinese definition of 监门之养?
监门：守护里门的人；养：衣食用度。守护里门人的微薄生活费用。比喻艰苦节俭的生活