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苟且偷生

gǒuqiětōushēng

to drift and live without purpose (idiom); to drag out an ignoble existence

Character Breakdown

苟
gǒu
careless, frivolous, illicit; but, if only
HSK 6
且
qiě
moreover, also (post-subject); about to, will soon (pre-verb)
HSK 3
偷
tōu
to steal; burglar, thief
HSK 5
生
shēng
life, lifetime; birth; growth
HSK 1

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