| 释义 |
数米而炊 | shǔ mǐ ér chuī | Counting the number of rice grains to cook. (literal) • Dine on potatoes and point. • Skin a flea for its hide and tallow. • Spare well and spend well. [同义] 称薪而爨 Pinch and scrape. [反义] 钟鸣鼎食 Eat skylarks in a garret. [源] 淮南子：“量粟而舂，数米而炊，可以治家，而可以治国。” |