Chinese

qǐjū
Meaning: daily life
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

他的生活起居都由護工照顧。
他的生活起居都由护工照顾。
His daily life is taken care of by a caregiver.
行動不便的老人,生活起居需要有人侍候。
The elderly who have difficulty moving need someone to attend to their daily needs.

Usage Notes

Refers to the routine activities of daily living, such as eating, sleeping, and moving around.

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