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unclechina

"Waste not, want not", what does it mean?

unclechina asked 4 months ago. Tags: Chinese Food

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"Waste not, want not", what does it mean? Can anyone tell me?

 

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chinatravel answered at 4 months ago

It means:If we don't waste what we have, we'll still have it in the future and will not lack (want) it. In the old days, this ethnic prevailed, and at home mothers encouraged their children to clean their plates.

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unclechina answered at 4 months ago

Thanks for the answer, that IS a very smart advice. Thanks to the Chinese.

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