Farming is still mostly for subsistence.

农业仍仅够国人糊口。

youdao

One must have something to believe in for subsistence.

人要生存就必须信点什么。

youdao

This applies to the Basic housing allowance, Basic allowance for Subsistence, and for any Overseas housing allowance.

这适用于基本住房补贴，基本生活津贴，以及海外房屋津贴。

youdao

That was before the blockade. Now she - and thousands of Gazans - depend on the United Nations - and Hamas - for subsistence.

VOA: standard.2010.06.16

The foot-operated pumps are sold for a hundred dollars -- a lot of money for an African subsistence farmer.

VOA: standard.2010.08.09

His brother Mirzo, also a teacher, has given up his job for subsistence farming.

ECONOMIST: Tajikistan

There is a particular concern for subsistence farmers who have been living off the land leased to foreign companies.

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The money lent mostly goes directly to the universities, with only a small amount for subsistence given to the students.

ECONOMIST: Students are struggling to cover their loans