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    Referring to life or living with 生活 (shēnghuó)

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Modifier + 生活 / 生活 + Noun

    Explanation

    The noun 生活 (shēnghuó) means "life" or "living" and refers to one's daily existence, lifestyle, or livelihood. It can also function as a verb meaning "to live" or "to get by," and is one of the most common words in everyday Chinese.

    Examples

    • 退休后他过着简单而快乐的生活。

      Tuìxiū hòu tā guò zhe jiǎndān ér kuàilè de shēnghuó.

      After retiring, he lives a simple and happy life.

    • 在大城市生活压力真的很大。

      Zài dà chéngshì shēnghuó yālì zhēn de hěn dà.

      Living in a big city is really stressful.

    • 她的日常生活非常有规律。

      Tā de rìcháng shēnghuó fēicháng yǒu guīlǜ.

      Her daily life is very regular.

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