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The Chinese idiom 「柴米夫妻」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

A couple who get together for the need of daily necessities. Refers to a poor couple with low material living conditions.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chái mǐ fū qī

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chaai4 mai5 fu1 chai1

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.