俭以养廉

jiǎn yǐ yǎng lián

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1. frugality makes honesty (idiom)

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Child Words of 俭以养廉

• 以 以 yǐ: to use
• 养 养 yǎng: to raise (animals)
• 俭 俭 jiǎn: frugal
• 廉 廉 lián: incorruptible
• 养廉 养廉 yǎng lián: to encourage honesty