衣食父母

Explanation: Provided by their parents into the community. Refers to people who rely on life. 　　Usage: Partial official; as object; with compliment 　　Source: Ming Tang, "Nanke Ji" something Nanchuang field, village to the north, there are two slip is to serve. " 　　Examples: Farmers is their ~. They hope that farmers, like their own money as they hope. (Mao Dun "Home Notes")