吃喝拉撒 — “The routines of daily life”
吃喝拉撒 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the routines of daily life”. Including basic physiological needs such as eating, drinking, and excretion. It refers to a person's fundamental daily activities. Literally, “eat, drink, defecate, urinate”.
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吃喝拉撒 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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照顾婴儿可不简单，光是他们的吃喝拉撒就能占据你大部分时间
Taking care of a baby is not easy; just their basic daily needs like eating, drinking, and changing diapers can take up most of your time.
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Open the tool →Questions about 吃喝拉撒
What does 吃喝拉撒 mean?
吃喝拉撒 (chī hē lā sā) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the routines of daily life”.
How do you pronounce 吃喝拉撒?
吃喝拉撒 is pronounced chī hē lā sā in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 吃喝拉撒 literally mean?
Literally, 吃喝拉撒 means “eat, drink, defecate, urinate”. It is used to mean “the routines of daily life”.
What is the Chinese definition of 吃喝拉撒?
吃饭、喝水、拉屎、撒尿。指一个人的基本生活需要