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土阶茅茨 / 土階茅茨
tǔjiēmáocí
frugal living
earthen steps and a thatched hut; refers to living in very simple, modest, or unadorned conditions, often associated with virtuous ancient rulers
尧舜虽位居帝王，却甘于土阶茅茨，勤政爱民。