to barely have enough money to survive
勉强维持生计 (miǎnqiǎng wéichí shēngjì)
"Many laborers live from hand to mouth every day."
"许多工人每天勉强维持生计。" (xǔduō gōngrén měitiān miǎnqiǎng wéichí shēngjì)
something that makes you feel happy or pleased
An event with worldwide significance or impact.
to be the most powerful person in a group or family
to become well-known or successful in a particular field
not very intelligent
to contact or communicate with someone