doanh sinh
Definitions
- Noun:
- Livelihood, means of making a living: An archaic term referring to the activities, work, or business that provides for one's basic living needs and sustenance.
- Business for survival: Specifically denotes commercial or occupational activities undertaken to earn a living and support existence.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy lo lắng về doanh sinh của gia đình. (He is worried about his family's livelihood.)
- Công việc buôn bán nhỏ là doanh sinh chính của họ. (Small-scale trading is their primary means of making a living.)
Advanced Usage Notes
- Historical/Archaic Term: The word "doanh sinh" is considered archaic in modern Vietnamese. It is rarely used in contemporary everyday language and is more likely to be encountered in classical literature, historical texts, or formal, stylized writing.
- Formal Context: When used, it carries a formal and somewhat literary tone, often referring to the fundamental economic activities that sustain life.
Variants and Related Words
- Sinh kế (n): Livelihood. This is the modern, commonly used equivalent of "doanh sinh."
- Kế sinh nhai (n): Livelihood, means of living (a common colloquial phrase).
- Nghề nghiệp (n): Profession, occupation.
- Công việc làm ăn (n): Business, work for earning a living.
Synonyms
- Sinh nhai: Living, livelihood.
- Mưu sinh: To earn a living (often implies striving or seeking a livelihood).
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Lo doanh sinh: To be concerned about one's livelihood.
- Cả đời ông ấy chỉ lo doanh sinh cho con cái. (His whole life was spent worrying about his children's livelihood.)
- Động doanh sinh: To start or engage in livelihood activities.
- Khi trưởng thành, mỗi người phải tự động doanh sinh. (Upon reaching adulthood, each person must start their own livelihood.)