Definitions

1. 1. lit. firewood, rice, oil and salt
2. 2. fig. life's daily necessities

Components

• 柴 Chái – surname Chai
• 米 Mǐ – surname Mi
• 油 yóu – oil
• 盐 yán – salt

Related Words

• 柴米油盐酱醋茶 chái mǐ yóu yán jiàng cù chá – lit. firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy, vinegar, and tea
• 开门七件事，柴米油盐酱醋茶 kāi mén qī jiàn shì , chái mǐ yóu yán jiàng cù chá – the seven basic necessities: wood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea