日出而作，日入而息

jat6 ceot1 ji4 zok3 ，jat6 jap6 ji4 sik1

lit. to get up at sunrise and work until sunset (proverb) · fig. to lead a plain and hardworking life

Meanings

  1. lit. to get up at sunrise and work until sunset (proverb)
  2. fig. to lead a plain and hardworking life

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