yīn​lòu​jiù​jiǎn

to make do

因陋就简 因陋就簡 yīn​lòu​jiù​jiǎn
to make do verb
to make do with what is available; to use simple and crude methods to get things done thriftily or out of necessity

The teachers made do with what was available and built a small activity room for the children.

to follow old, crude ways
to adhere to poor conditions without seeking improvement; to be satisfied with crude methods

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