(shēng mìng) - life (of a living being) in Mandarin
shēngmìngTraditional: 生命
Translation
life (of a living being)
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Word origin
生命 (shēng mìng) pairs 生 (shēng), 'to be born' or 'life', a pictograph of a sprouting plant, with 命 (mìng), 'life' or 'fate', which combines a mouth or command element with 令 'to order'. Together they mean the 'life' of a living being.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 生 (shēng, life) + 命 (mìng, life/fate)
Stroke order
生
命
Examples
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Life is precious.
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He protected his family with his life.
珍惜。
Please cherish life.
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The doctor saved his life.
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There are always surprises in life.
生命 (shēng mìng) - life (of a living being).
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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 5: 生命, 是否, 疯 and 7 more words.