生计 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- breadwinner noun The person in a family or household who earns most or all of the money.
- livelihood noun A means of earning enough to live on, such as a job, trade, or income source.
Senses
生计 is used for these senses in English:
- breadwinner The primary income-earner in a household.
- livelihood A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income). [from 14th c.]
- meal ticket (idiomatic) Someone or something that provides income or livelihood, especially as an exploited source.
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