chái​mǐ​fū​qī

marriage of necessity

Senses

柴米夫妻 chái​mǐ​fū​qī marriage of necessity

A couple married for financial survival or basic livelihood rather than romance

柴米夫妻 chái​mǐ​fū​qī hardship-sharing couple

A couple who has endured a hand-to-mouth existence or difficult times together

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