We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「縮衣節口」, with its explanation below.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「縮衣節口」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
It means to eat and wear frugally and live a frugal life.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
suō yī jiē kǒu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
suk1 yi1 jit3 hau2
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
