持家 chíjiā housekeep Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 2 sentences 他的薪水仅仅够维持家庭日用。 tā de xīnshuǐ jǐnjǐn gòu wéichí jiātíng rìyòng. His salary is just enough to cover the family's daily expenses. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary她几十年如一日,一直勤俭持家。 tā jǐshí nián rú yī rì, yīzhí qínjiǎn chí jiā. For decades, she has managed the household with thrift and diligence. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary