There are two pronunciations [liv] and [laiv]
The meaning of modern Chinese dictionary;
( 1)live [liv]
vi., vt.
Temporal changes: lived, living
1 alive; survive
My grandfather is still living, but my grandmother is dead.
My grandfather is still alive, but my grandmother has passed away.
② Living.
He lives by stealing.
He lives by stealing.
③ Living.
I live in a town.
I live in a town.
(used with on, off) live on.
I live off the money from my first book.
I live on the money I earned from my first book.
(2)live [laiv]
adj.
Living, alive
a live animal
Living animals
② Burning
③ explosive
a live bomb
Unexploded bomb
④ having electricity.
⑤ Live broadcast
It wasn't a recorded show; it was live.
That's not a recorded program, it's a live broadcast.