衣食住行 (yī shí zhù xíng): (lit.)เสื้อผ้า

When I first arrived in Beijing to study, I didn't even know how to buy a subway ticket, let alone manage my own basic necessities like food, clothing, shelter, and transportation.

In order to improve employees' basic living conditions—food, housing, and transportation—the company built a new cafeteria and dormitory, and also started a direct shuttle bus to the city center.

Grandpa always says that living conditions are so much better now—clothing, food, housing, and transportation are all taken care of—and you young people should learn to appreciate that.

This typhoon caused transportation to be cut off and supermarkets to close, and the local residents' basic necessities—food, clothing, shelter, and transportation—were all severely affected.

The guidebook gives a detailed introduction to the basic necessities in this small town—clothing, food, housing, and transportation—even clearly noting where to find authentic local snacks.