be industrious and frugal(kè qín kè jiǎn)

be industrious and frugal

Keqinkejian, a Chinese idiom, Pinyin is k è Q í NK è Ji ǎ n, which means to be industrious and thrifty. From the book of history dayumo.

Idiom usage

It refers to diligence and thrift. examples be diligent and thrifty, and never be lazy or wasteful. Guo Maoqian, Song Dynasty

The origin of Idioms

Da Yumo, the book of history, said: "to be diligent in the country and frugal in the home."

Idiom story

During the period of Emperor Yao, the Yellow River often suffered from floods, and the nine-year flood control by the Emperor Yao failed. Emperor Shun sent his son Yu to control the flood. Yu bid farewell to his newly married wife of four days and embarked on the journey of controlling the flood. After 13 years of controlling the flood, he passed by his family three times and did not return. Finally, he made great achievements. Shun thought that Yu Ke was diligent and thrifty in serving the people, so he abdicated to him.

Analysis of Idioms

Synonyms: frugal, hard-working, thrifty and thrifty; Antonyms: idle, extravagant, fond of leisure and averse to hard work

Chinese PinYin : kè qín kè jiǎn