No. 4,681 in Chinese
生计
Livelihood.
In a sentence
为了维持生计,他不得不从事多份工作。
To sustain a livelihood, he had to take on multiple jobs.
In this sentence, '生计' is used to refer to the means of living or livelihood, emphasizing the necessity of sustaining oneself financially.
她的生计完全依赖于种植和销售当地的农产品。
Her livelihood completely depends on growing and selling local agricultural products.
Here, '生计' refers to the source of one's income, highlighting an individual's dependence on a specific economic activity.
技术的发展使许多人能够找到新的生计来源。
Technological advancements enable many people to find new sources of livelihood.
In this sentence, '生计' is utilized to discuss alternative or new avenues for earning, illustrating adaptability in securing one's means of living.
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