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勒紧裤带

lēijǐnkùdài

Traditional: 勒緊褲帶

to tighten one's belt / to live more frugally

Character Breakdown

勒
lēi
to strangle; to tighten
紧
jǐn
tense, tight, taut; firm, secure
HSK 4
裤
kù
pants, trousers
HSK 3
带
dài
belt, strap; band, ribbon; area, zone; to carry, to raise, to wear
HSK 3

Additional Information

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