Meaning of idiom 谨身节用
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Idiom Meaning

谨身节用 jǐnshēn-jiéyòng

[keep a tight rein on self and cut down on expense] 约束自己节约费用。《孝经·庶人章》:“谨身节用,以养父母,此庶人之孝也。”谨,用如使动词,严格约束

Idiom Explanation

谨身节用

【解释】修身饬行,节省其用。

Meaning in Internet

谨身节用

  • 修身饬行,节省其用。