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养家糊口
Idiomyǎng jiā hú kǒu
Description
养家糊口的意思是赚钱来养活自己的家人。
The meaning of "养家糊口" is to earn money to support one's family.
他每天努力工作，就是为了养家糊口。
He works hard every day just to 养家糊口.
Meanings
养家糊口yǎng jiā hú kǒu
to support one's family; make a living for the family
他打两份工来养家糊口。
He works two jobs to support his family.
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Notes
- Etymology
养 (support) + 家 (family) + 糊口 (fill the mouth/get by), literally feeding the household.
- Nuance
stresses earning just enough to feed and support one's dependents.
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