man4 sang1民生
Jyutpingman4 sang1
Yalemàhn sāng
Definition
People's livelihood and daily life.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the basic necessities and daily living conditions of the general public. It is frequently used in news and political discourse to discuss issues like housing, food prices, and public transport. When applied to shops, it describes small, practical businesses like laundromats or local grocery stores rather than luxury boutiques.
Examples
There are many shops for daily needs in this area, it's very convenient.
The government should pay more attention to livelihood issues.
Related words
Common phrases
livelihood issues
shops catering to daily needs
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal life or lifestyle, as it is strictly used for collective societal conditions. It is not a synonym for everyday life in the sense of personal routines.
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Grammar guides
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