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immortality

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

chang2sheng1bu4lao3 • chángshēngbùlǎo

Meaning


Primary

immortality

Mnemonic


长生不老 Immortality means to have a 长 long 生 life but still 不 not reach 老 old age.

Usage


古代 的 皇帝 想要 长生不老。

Ancient emperors wanted immortality.

世上 不 可能 有 长生不老 的 人。

The world could not have an immortal person.

他 相信 吃 这 种 果子 就 能 长生不老。

He believes eating this kind of fruit will grant him immortality.