xì​shuǐ​cháng​liú

to economize for the long term

Senses

细水长流/ 細水長流 xì​shuǐ​cháng​liú to economize for the long term

To use resources sparingly so they last a long time; literally, a thin stream flows a long way.

细水长流/ 細水長流 xì​shuǐ​cháng​liú to work steadily

To work with persistence and patience, doing something little by little over a long period to achieve lasting results or make progress despite limited strength

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