sparing food and clothing
节衣缩食
sparing strength during labor
临产惜力
show high ideals by frugal living
淡泊明志
To be frugal and contented
澹泊自如
a simple and frugal life
菲食薄衣
to treat others well but be frugal with oneself
厚人薄己
sparing of undersized fish
幼鱼保护