生命 (shēngmìng) — how to say "life" in Chinese

生命

Life

Radicals / Keys

Mouth

#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

Life

#100 · shēng · 5 strokes

Synonyms

性命

life (often in a serious or vital context)

xìng mìng · serious, life-threatening

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.

What HSK level is 生命?

生命 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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