Definition
起居 refers specifically to the daily routines, habits, and activities of getting up, eating, resting, etc. — a more formal and focused concept than the English 'daily life'. You'll often see it in set phrases like 起居室 (living room) and 起居饮食 (daily life and diet). It's not used for general 'everyday life' (that's 日常生活); instead it emphasizes the rhythm of sleeping, waking, and basic personal care.
n.
daily life (especially daily routines and habits like sleeping, waking, and personal care)
Examples
- 起居，。Tā de qǐ jū hěn yǒu guīlǜ, měitiān shí diǎn shuìjiào liù diǎn qǐchuáng.His daily routine is very regular — he goes to bed at ten and gets up at six every day.
- ，。Zhè jiān qǐ jū shì hěn kuānchang, yángguāng chōngzú.This living room is very spacious and gets plenty of sunlight.
- 起居。Lǎo rénjia xūyào yǒu rén zhàogù qǐ jū.The elderly need someone to take care of their daily needs.
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