稻粱谋 — “To strive for a livelihood”
稻粱谋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to strive for a livelihood”. To seek basic necessities like food and clothing. Literally, “Seeking rice and millet; Planning for sustenance”.
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稻粱谋 Pronunciation and Pinyin
稻粱谋 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 稻粱谋
他每日辛勤工作，只为稻粱谋，期望能给家人更好的生活
He works diligently every day, striving for his livelihood, hoping to provide a better life for his family.
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What does 稻粱谋 mean?
稻粱谋 (dào liáng móu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to strive for a livelihood”.
How do you pronounce 稻粱谋?
稻粱谋 is pronounced dào liáng móu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 稻粱谋 literally mean?
Literally, 稻粱谋 means “Seeking rice and millet; Planning for sustenance”. It is used to mean “to strive for a livelihood”.
What is the Chinese definition of 稻粱谋?
谋：谋求。禽鸟寻找食物。比喻人谋求衣食