When people are industrious and hardworking, resources and goods become plentiful. It is a concise praise of the virtue of diligence.
This is a classical four-character idiom (成语) often used in formal writing or speeches to praise a community's work ethic. It reflects the agrarian roots of Chinese civilization.
It serves as a collective affirmation. Unlike individual-focused sayings, this one emphasizes that communal diligence creates wealth for everyone—reinforcing collectivist values.
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