勒緊褲帶 lēi jǐn kù dài

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

勒 lēi strangle, tighten
緊 jǐn tense, tight, taut; firm, secure
褲 kù trousers, pants
帶 dài belt, girdle, band, strap, zone