勤能补拙,俭可养廉勤能補拙,儉可養廉勤能補拙,儉可養廉

diligence can make up for clumsiness; frugality can nurture integrity

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Proverb谚语諺語 · In everyday use

Meaning: Hard work makes up for lack of talent, and a frugal life helps one stay honest and incorruptible. Approving advice. Compare 'diligence is the mother of good luck'.

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Simplified: 勤能补拙,俭可养廉
Traditional (Taiwan): 勤能補拙,儉可養廉
Pinyin: qínnéngbǔzhuō,jiǎnkěyǎnglián
Bopomofo: ㄑㄧㄣˊ ㄋㄥˊ ㄅㄨˇ ㄓㄨㄛ,ㄐㄧㄢˇ ㄎㄜˇ ㄧㄤˇ ㄌㄧㄢˊ

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