Writing
生命 (shēngmìng) — how to say "life" in Chinese
生命
Life
noun
Character composition
生
life
命
life
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
生
Life
#100 · shēng · 5 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
生命危险
shēngmìng wēixiǎn
danger to life
生命科学
shēngmìng kēxué
life science
Examples
医生和护士们每天都在努力工作，为了挽救病人的生命，让他们恢复健康。
Doctors and nurses work hard every day to save patients' lives and restore their health.
生命很宝贵。
Life is very precious.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "life" in Chinese?
"life" in Chinese is 生命 (shēngmìng).
What does 生命 mean in English?
生命 (shēngmìng) means "Life".
How is 生命 pronounced?
It is pronounced shēngmìng (written as shengming). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "life" in Chinese characters?
It is written 生命: 生 has 5 strokes, 命 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 生命?
生命 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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