Writing
生平 (shēng píng) — how to say "life" in Chinese
生平
Life, biography
noun
Character composition
生
to be born, life
平
flat, ordinary
Radicals / Keys
干
Dry
#51 · gān · 3 strokes
生
Life
#100 · shēng · 5 strokes
Collocations
了解他的生平
liǎojiě tā de shēngpíng
learn about his life story
Examples
这本书详细介绍了这位作家的生平。
This book details the life of this writer.
他的生平很精彩。
His life is very exciting.
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Frequently asked questions
Mandarin word for life
"life" in Chinese is 生平 (shēng píng).
What does 生平 mean in English?
生平 (shēng píng) means "Life, biography".
How is 生平 pronounced?
It is pronounced shēng píng (written as sheng ping, shengping). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "life" in Chinese characters?
It is written 生平: 生 has 5 strokes, 平 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 生平?
生平 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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