1 (conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but

2 then

3 standard

4 norm

5 principle

6 to imitate

7 to follow

8 classifier for written items

1 although

2 even though

1 although

2 even though

3 even if

1 principle

2 doctrine

3 classifier: 个 gè

1 if not

2 otherwise

3 else

4 or else

1 happy on the one hand, but worried on the other (idiom)

1 wastage makes one destitute (idiom)

1 to set an example (idiom); to serve as a model

1 frugality prevents destitution (idiom)

1 If one is industrious, one will not be in want. (idiom)