身家性命

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Chinese

the wealth that one possesses; oneself and one's family life; survival
trad. (身家性命) 身家 性命
simp. #(身家性命) 身家 性命

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Idiom

身家性命

  1. the lives and properties of the whole family; family members' lives and family possessions