一块荆钗布
        
            [yī kuài jīng chāi bù]
        
        
            This is a classical metaphor for frugality, modest simplicity or referring to ancient poor yet morally admirable women's ornaments. Here “荆钗”(thorny branch as a hairpin) represents a traditional emblem denoting rustic simplicity while “布” (cloth) emphasizes humbleness in lifestyle.