大体
dà tǐ
Generally, on the whole
性命 (xìng mìng) — how to say "life" in Chinese
性命
Life (often in a serious or vital context)
noun
Character composition
性
nature, character
命
life, fate
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
保住性命
bǎo zhù xìng mìng
save one's life
Examples
在紧急情况下，保护性命是第一位的。
In an emergency, protecting life is the top priority.
性命重要。
Life is important.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "life" in Chinese?
"life" in Chinese is 性命 (xìng mìng).
What does 性命 mean in English?
性命 (xìng mìng) means "Life (often in a serious or vital context)".
How is 性命 pronounced?
It is pronounced xìng mìng (written as xing ming, xingming). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "life" in Chinese characters?
It is written 性命.
What HSK level is 性命?
性命 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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