Writing
长寿 (cháng shòu) — how to say "longevity" in Chinese
长寿
Longevity
adjective
Character composition
长
long
寿
longevity
Radicals / Keys
寸
Inch
#41 · cùn · 3 strokes
長
Long
#168 · cháng · 8 strokes
Collocations
健康长寿
jiàn kāng cháng shòu
health and longevity
长寿老人
cháng shòu lǎo rén
long-lived elderly person
Examples
人们都希望健康长寿。
People all hope for health and longevity.
祝您长寿。
Wish you longevity.
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Frequently asked questions
Longevity in Chinese meaning
"longevity" in Chinese is 长寿 (cháng shòu).
长寿 meaning in English
长寿 (cháng shòu) means "Longevity".
How is 长寿 pronounced?
It is pronounced cháng shòu (written as chang shou, changshou). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "longevity" in Chinese characters?
It is written 长寿: 长 has 4 strokes, 寿 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 长寿?
长寿 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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