B1 noun Neutral

生活方式

/ʂə́ŋ xwǒ fâŋ ʂî/

The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, diet, and activities.

Examples

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1

健康的饮食是健康生活方式的一部分。

A healthy diet is part of a healthy lifestyle.

2

城市化改变了许多人的生活方式。

Urbanization has changed the lifestyles of many people.

3

他追求一种简单的生活方式。

He pursues a simple lifestyle.

Word Family

Noun
生活方式
Verb
生活
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Memory Tip

Shenghuo (Life) + Fangshi (Way/Style).

Quick Quiz

为了减肥,他决定彻底改变他的____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 生活方式

Examples

1

健康的饮食是健康生活方式的一部分。

everyday

A healthy diet is part of a healthy lifestyle.

2

城市化改变了许多人的生活方式。

academic

Urbanization has changed the lifestyles of many people.

3

他追求一种简单的生活方式。

informal

He pursues a simple lifestyle.

4

我们需要提倡环保的生活方式。

formal

We need to promote an environmentally friendly lifestyle.

5

生活方式的改变可能预防许多疾病。

business

Changes in lifestyle may prevent many diseases.

Word Family

Noun
生活方式
Verb
生活

Common Collocations

健康的生活方式 healthy lifestyle
现代生活方式 modern lifestyle
改变生活方式 change lifestyle
快节奏的生活方式 fast-paced lifestyle
传统生活方式 traditional lifestyle

Common Phrases

低碳生活方式

low-carbon lifestyle

定居生活方式

sedentary lifestyle

游牧生活方式

nomadic lifestyle

Often Confused With

生活方式 vs 生活水平

生活水平 refers to standard of living (wealth), while 生活方式 refers to how one spends their time and life.

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Usage Notes

Very common in health, environment, and sociology topics.

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Common Mistakes

Writing it as '生活方法' (method of life), which sounds unnatural.

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Memory Tip

Shenghuo (Life) + Fangshi (Way/Style).

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Word Origin

From '生活' (life) and '方式' (way/mode).

Grammar Patterns

选择/改变 + 生活方式 ...是一种 + 生活方式

Quick Quiz

为了减肥,他决定彻底改变他的____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 生活方式

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