过日子

• 拼音: guò rì zi
• 汉字拆解: 过 = to live through; 日 = sun/day; 子 = nominal suffix — the passing of one's days

含义

To get by day to day; to live one's life; to manage household life.

A colloquial phrase emphasizing the practical, everyday dimension of living — managing a household, sustaining a family, or simply enduring daily life. Conveys a sense of perseverance and practicality. Often implies modest circumstances or the grind of ordinary living rather than ambition.

例句

1. 她一个人带着孩子过日子，虽然辛苦，却也充实。
2. 退休后他不再追求名利，只想平平静静过日子。
3. 两个人过日子，最重要的是互相体谅，而不是谁赢了争论。

用法指南

语境: daily life, family, relationships

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 现在收入虽然不高，但我们节省一点也能好好过日子。(Our income isn't high right now, but with a bit of frugality we can still live well.)
• 两个人踏踏实实过日子，比什么都重要。(Living a steady, down-to-earth life together is more important than anything.)

错误说法

• 公司在过日子 — 过日子 is for individuals or families; for organizations struggling say 艰难维持 or 勉强经营

起源与历史

过 (to pass, to get through) + 日子 (days; colloquial term for one's daily life or livelihood)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal