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The character for frugality, "俭", derives from its traditional form "儉", which is structurally composed of the human radical "人" and the component "僉", the latter historically associated with notions of collectivity and perhaps by extension the shared responsibility of prudent resource management. Etymologically, the character has always conveyed the idea of restraint and moderation, particularly in the context of personal consumption and societal expenditure. While its graphic form has seen some simplification, the core meaning has persisted without substantial alteration, consistently representing the virtue of economical living in both classical literature and everyday discourse. Over time, its application has broadened slightly from strictly material thrift to encompass a general principle of simplicity and avoidance of excess, yet it remains firmly anchored in its original ethical foundation.
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他生活非常节俭。
妈妈教导我们要勤俭节约。
勤俭是一种传统美德。
公司提倡俭省办公以节约成本。
他的俭朴作风给我们留下了深刻印象。
在资源日益紧张的时代，节俭更显重要。
这种俭约的生活方式其实蕴含着大智慧。
奢靡之风不可长，俭素之心当永存。