粥字为生 Pronunciation and Pinyin

粥字为生 Usage and Examples

Living by the pen

To make a living through writing

Eking out a living by writing

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
粥	zhōu	12	Porridge
字	zì	6	character, word, writing
为	wéi	4	to be or to do
生	shēng	5	to be born, grow, or live

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What does 粥字为生 mean in Chinese?

粥字为生 (zhōu zì wéi shēng) means “Living by the pen, to make a living through writing, Eking out a living by writing”.

How do you pronounce 粥字为生?

粥字为生 is pronounced zhōu zì wéi shēng in Mandarin Chinese.

How do you say “Living by the pen” in Chinese?

“Living by the pen” is 粥字为生 (zhōu zì wéi shēng) in Chinese.