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The Chinese idiom 「縮衣節食」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Save on food and clothing. Generally refers to frugality.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
suō yī jiē shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
suk1 yi1 jit3 sik6
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
