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CHINESE WORD

móu shēng

谋生

to seek one's livelihood

HSK 7-9
Numbered pinyin
mou2 sheng1
English meanings
to seek one's livelihood, to work to support oneself, to earn a living

Example sentences

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  1. 01

    kào靠shǒuyì手艺móushēng谋生。

    Make a living by a craft.

  2. 02

    wàichū外出móushēng谋生。

    Go out to earn a living.

  3. 03

    qínláo勤劳zhìfù致富。

    Prosper through diligence.

  4. 04

    zìlìgēngshēng自力更生。

    Be self-reliant.

  5. 05

    jiānkǔfèndòu艰苦奋斗。

    Work hard.

  6. 06

    ān安jū居lè乐yè业。

    Live and work in peace.

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