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养活

yǎng huo
HSK 7

English Meaning

to provide for; to keep (animals, a family etc); to raise animals; to feed and clothe; support; the necessities of life; to give birth

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所以养活自己呢 基本上没有什么问题
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“I am doing well enough on my own, so do not worry or expect miracles.”

1. PREVIOUS

多少还是能够分到一点

“and traffic revenue from his old novels.”

“So, supporting himself basically isn't a problem.”

3. NEXT

老板 媚姐

“Ms. Lin, Mei,”

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难怪能养活了离教两百多年呢
HSK 7 00:02
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1. PREVIOUS

瀚海山脉原来这么大呀

“(Starry Terrace, Sandy Ridge) How vast. No wonder the mountains have sustained Li Sect for over 200 years.”

“No wonder the mountains have sustained Li Sect for over 200 years.”

3. NEXT

那是自然

“Naturally.”

《江湖夜雨十年灯》 · travel_and_transit
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我现在全指着那号那点收入 养活我们母女俩呢
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“Without this account, my child and I will literally starve!”

1. PREVIOUS

我那个号被封了

“My account got banned.”

“Right now I rely entirely on that account's income to support me and my daughter.”

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这号被封了 那我和我闺女 不就得喝西北风了吗

“If the account is gone, then my daughter and I will have nothing to live on.”

《家事法庭》 · crisis_and_conflict
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