柴米油鹽 [－－－盐]

Jyutping caai4 mai5 jau4 jim4
Pinyin chái mǐ yóu yán

Definitions (CC-CEDICT)
  1. lit. firewood, rice, oil and salt
  2. fig. life's daily necessities
Definitions (Kaifangcidian)
  1. （沒有對應漢語詞彙）
Examples (粵典–words.hk)
  1. Cantonese
    柴米油盐酱醋茶统称「开门七件事」。
    柴米油鹽醬醋茶統稱「開門七件事」。
    caai4 mai5 jau4 jim4 zoeng3 cou3 caa4 tung2 cing1 hoi1 mun4 cat1 gin6 si6.
    • Firewood, uncooked rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea were referred to as the "seven essentials to keep at the door (in the home)".