勤俭起家 qín jiǎn qǐ jiā

DEFINITIONS

  1. to rise up by thrift and hard work (idiom)

CHARACTERS

勤 qín
HSK 5
industrious, diligent, attentive
俭 jiǎn
HSK 6
temperate, frugal, economical
起 qǐ
HSK 1
rise, stand up; go up; begin
家 jiā
HSK 1
house, home, residence; family