custom of diligence and thrift; tradition of hard work and frugality
A somewhat formal or literary term referring to a societal or familial custom of being industrious and economical.
A custom of diligence and thrift has taken root in this village.
My grandfather valued the tradition of hard work and frugality.
Compound of 勤 (diligence), 倹 (thrift), and 風 (custom, style). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged as a Confucian-influenced expression praising a lifestyle of hard work and frugality.