English–Chinese
“make a living” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmóu shēng
Example
为了谋生，他每天打两份工。wèi le móu shēng tā měi tiān dǎ liǎng fèn gōng
To make a living, he works two jobs every day.
How to say “make a living” in Chinese
“Make a living” in Chinese is 谋生 (móu shēng).
Someone keeps daily life going by finding work or another workable way to earn income.
Example sentences with 谋生
农村很多人靠劳动谋生，一年四季都很忙。nóng cūn hěn duō rén kào láo dòng móu shēng yì nián sì jì dōu hěn máng
Many people in rural areas make a living through labor and are busy all year round.
Tips for using 谋生
- Unlike career language, this verb often focuses on livelihood as a practical necessity rather than on status, ambition, or a chosen profession.