勒紧裤带 lēi jǐn kù dài

DEFINITIONS

  1. to tighten one's belt
  2. to live more frugally

CHARACTERS

勒 lēi strangle, tighten
紧 jǐn
HSK 4
tense, tight, taut; firm, secure
裤 kù
HSK 3
trousers, pants
带 dài
HSK 3
belt, girdle, band, strap, zone