Interpretation: be careful to save money.
Origin: The word "frugality" comes from Lu Yu's Tea Classic in Tang Dynasty. Its text says: "Tea is for use, it tastes cold and should be drunk." The so-called "frugal" people also refer to those who pursue "supreme virtue". "Fine behavior" means that tea people should act in strict accordance with social ethics and cannot deviate from the rules; As far as virtue is concerned, tea people should always abide by the traditional moral spirit and never slack off. "Yi Wu Xiang Chuan" says: A gentleman is frugal. This shows the importance of thrift.
Note: Lu Yu is from Tianmen, Hubei. Cha Sheng, the God of Tea.
The motto of Yunnan Agricultural University Longrun Pu 'er Tea College: Be kind as water, be thrifty.