生活

shēnghuó

life; to live

nounverbHSK 3.0 word list · Band 3
Dictionary entry

to live; life; livelihood

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See it in sentences

大学的生活很有意思。

Dàxué de shēnghuó hěn yǒu yìsi.

English

College life is very interesting.

爷爷奶奶的生活很安静。

Yéye nǎinai de shēnghuó hěn ānjìng.

English

Grandpa and grandma live a quiet life.

Goes with

  • 生活在中国live in China
  • 爱生活love life
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