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缩衣节食
suō​yī​jié​shí

to scrimp and save

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 缩 縮 suō verb
    to economize
    to economize; to reduce expenses or save; to cut back
  2. 衣 yī noun
    clothing
    (bound form) clothing; clothes; garment
  3. 节食 節食 jié​shí
    to save food
    to practice thrift regarding food; to economize on food supplies