菲食卑宫 — “To live frugally and simply”
菲食卑宫 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live frugally and simply”. Devoted to diligent work or a cause, without pursuing lavish enjoyment. Literally, “meager food, humble palace”.
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老园长为了扩建植物园，常常菲食卑宫，将节省下来的钱都投入到建设中。
To expand the botanical garden, the old director often lived on meager food in a humble dwelling, dedicating all the money saved to its construction.
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What does 菲食卑宫 mean?
菲食卑宫 (fēi shí bēi gōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live frugally and simply”.
How do you pronounce 菲食卑宫?
菲食卑宫 is pronounced fēi shí bēi gōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 菲食卑宫 literally mean?
Literally, 菲食卑宫 means “meager food, humble palace”. It is used to mean “to live frugally and simply”.
What is the Chinese definition of 菲食卑宫?
菲：微薄；卑：低。饮食菲薄，宫室简陋。指不讲究享受，励精图治