茅室土阶 — “A humble dwelling with a thatched roof and earthen steps”
茅室土阶 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a humble dwelling with a thatched roof and earthen steps”. Symbolizing a simple and frugal life. Literally, “thatched room, earthen steps”.
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他虽然身居高位，却依然保持着茅室土阶的生活作风，从不铺张浪费。
Although he held a high position, he still maintained a simple and frugal lifestyle, never indulging in extravagance.
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What does 茅室土阶 mean?
茅室土阶 (máo shì tǔ jiē) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a humble dwelling with a thatched roof and earthen steps”.
How do you pronounce 茅室土阶?
茅室土阶 is pronounced máo shì tǔ jiē in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 茅室土阶 literally mean?
Literally, 茅室土阶 means “thatched room, earthen steps”. It is used to mean “a humble dwelling with a thatched roof and earthen steps”.
What is the Chinese definition of 茅室土阶?
茅草盖的屋，泥土砌的台阶。形容房屋简陋，生活俭朴