"livelihood" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 生计
• 谋生方式

Definition

一个人通过工作、经营或其他活动获取收入以维持生活的方式。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Livelihood” 偏正式，多用于描述生计、维持生活的方式，而不仅仅是职业（job）。常见用法如“protect their livelihood”（保护他们的生计）。侧重于基本生活来源。

Examples

Farming is the main livelihood for many families in this village.

种植业是这个村庄许多家庭的主要**生计**。

She depends on fishing for her livelihood.

她靠捕鱼为**生计**。

The storm destroyed many people’s livelihoods.

暴风雨毁掉了许多人的**生计**。

Tourism brings a livelihood to thousands in this region.

旅游业为该地区成千上万的人带来了**生计**。

Many lost their livelihoods when the factory closed down.

工厂关闭时，很多人失去了**生计**。

For some, art is much more than a hobby—it’s their livelihood.

对有些人来说，艺术不仅仅是兴趣，更是他们的**生计**。