Writing
寿命 (shòu mìng) — how to say "lifespan" in Chinese
寿命
Lifespan
noun
Character composition
寿
longevity
命
life
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
寸
Inch
#41 · cùn · 3 strokes
Collocations
平均寿命
píng jūn shòu mìng
average lifespan
延长寿命
yán cháng shòu mìng
extend lifespan
寿命长
shòu mìng cháng
long lifespan
Examples
随着医疗技术的进步和生活水平的提高，现代人的平均寿命越来越长。
With advances in medical technology and improved living standards, the average lifespan of modern people is getting longer.
猫的寿命有多长？
What is the lifespan of cats?
Frequently asked questions
Lifespan meaning in Chinese
"lifespan" in Chinese is 寿命 (shòu mìng).
What does 寿命 mean in English?
寿命 (shòu mìng) means "Lifespan".
How is 寿命 pronounced?
It is pronounced shòu mìng (written as shou ming, shouming). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "lifespan" in Chinese characters?
It is written 寿命: 寿 has 7 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 寿命?
寿命 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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