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长寿

longevity

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

chang2shou4 • chángshòu

Meaning

Primary

longevity

Alternatives

long life, living long

Mnemonic

长寿 Longevity refers to having a 长 long life, as that is the literal meaning of 寿 longevity.

Usage

喝 茶 有 助于 长寿。

Drinking tea helps with longevity.

保持 快乐 是 长寿 的 秘诀。

Staying happy is the secret to longevity.

这 种 食物 据说 可以 增加 长寿。

This type of food is said to increase longevity.