yī​qín​yī​hè

incorruptible

  • created sense approved 一琴一鹤/一琴一鶴 · yī​qín​yī​hè · incorruptible

    一琴一鹤 / 一琴一鶴

    yī​qín​yī​hè

    incorruptible

    honest and upright, specifically referring to the integrity and simple lifestyle of government officials

    他为官一生清正,始终保持着一琴一鹤的操守。

    created sense

  • created sense approved 一琴一鹤/一琴一鶴 · yī​qín​yī​hè · traveling light

    一琴一鹤 / 一琴一鶴

    yī​qín​yī​hè

    traveling light

    carrying very little luggage, typically used to describe a government official moving to a new post without excessive personal wealth

    他去往任所时除了一琴一鹤,并无其他长物。

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