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勤俭起家

qínjiǎnqǐjiā

Traditional: 勤儉起家

to rise up by thrift and hard work (idiom)

Character Breakdown

勤
qín
industrious, diligent, attentive
HSK 5
俭
jiǎn
temperate, frugal, economical
HSK 6
起
qǐ
to begin, to initiate; to rise, to stand up
HSK 1
家
jiā
house, home, residence; family
HSK 1

Additional Information

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Chinese
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