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俭以养廉 Meaning
俭以养廉
Learn the meaning of 俭以养廉, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 俭以养廉 means (idiom) frugality makes honesty.
Meaning in English
(idiom) frugality makes honesty
| Chinese | 俭以养廉 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | jian3 yi3 yang3 lian2 |
| Definitions | (idiom) frugality makes honesty |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 俭以养廉 mean?
俭以养廉 means (idiom) frugality makes honesty.
How do you pronounce 俭以养廉?
俭以养廉 is pronounced jian3 yi3 yang3 lian2 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 俭以养廉 a Chinese idiom or saying?
俭以养廉 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.