ㄊㄨˇㄐㄧㄝjiēㄇㄠˊmáoˊ

  1. 比喻簡陋·揚雄〉:乃祖明德帝堯。」茅茨土階」、茅室土階」、土階茅屋」。

lit. earthen steps and a thatched hut, frugal living conditions (idiom)​