dàn​bó​míng​zhì

to show high ideals by frugal living

Senses

澹泊明志 dàn​bó​míng​zhì to show high ideals by frugal living

To live a simple life without seeking fame or fortune in order to clarify and show one's high aspirations; often paired with 宁静致远 níng​jìng​zhì​yuǎn.

References

see 澹泊明志/澹泊明志 宁静致远/寧靜致遠