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to start living (a certain kind of life)

verb Rare #27,180

to start living (a certain kind of life) Usually followed by a word describing life or days, such as 好日子 (good days).

CH: 希望我们能过上简单的生活。

EN: I hope we can start living a simple life.

We’ll live a good life.

— 印度有嘻哈 (2019)

I just want to see if I can make it in a big city and give my family a better life.

— I Am What I Am 2 (2024)

Qiyue knew full well that from that moment on, she and Ansheng were destined to lead completely different lives.

— SoulMate (2016)

The kind of life you wanted me to live is gone now.

— SoulMate (2016)

I only hope you can live the life you want and stay healthy.

— 后来的我们 (2018)