生活 (shēnghuó) — how to say "life" in Chinese

生活

Life, to live

Radicals / Keys

Water

#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes

Life

#100 · shēng · 5 strokes

Synonyms

日子

day, time, life

rì zi · of specific days, good times

Examples

搬到这个小城市以后,他的生活节奏慢了下来,每天有更多时间做自己喜欢的事情。

After moving to this small city, the pace of his life slowed down, and he has more time every day to do things he likes.

我喜欢这里的生活

I like the life here.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "life" in Chinese?

"life" in Chinese is 生活 (shēnghuó).

What does 生活 mean in English?

生活 (shēnghuó) means "Life, to live".

How is 生活 pronounced?

It is pronounced shēnghuó (written as shenghuo). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "life" in Chinese characters?

It is written 生活.

What HSK level is 生活?

生活 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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