🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

不稳定的生活

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bù wěn dìng de shēng huó

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Precarious Living/prɪˈkɛr.i.əs ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"许多人面临不稳定的生活条件。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A state of existence characterized by uncertainty, instability, or insecurity, particularly in relation to financial or housing conditions.

    "Many people in urban areas face precarious living due to rising rents and job instability."
  2. 2

    A lifestyle that lacks stability and security, often leading to anxiety and stress.

    "The precarious living conditions of the community prompted local organizations to provide support."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'precarious' originates from the Latin word 'precarius', meaning 'obtained by prayer or begging', which evolved to signify something dependent on chance or uncertain. 'Living' derives from the Old English 'līf', meaning 'life', indicating the state of being alive or existing.

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