清苦

Traditional form:

清苦

Pinyin (reading):

qīngkǔ

Definitions:

• destitute but honest
• poor and simple
• spartan
• austere

Characters:

• 清 - clean, pure; clear, distinct; peaceful
• 苦 - bitter; hardship, suffering

Traditional characters:

• 清 - clean, pure; clear, distinct; peaceful
• 苦 - bitter; hardship, suffering