HSK 5
寿命
壽命
Meaning
- life span
- life expectancy
- lifetime (of a machine)
- Traditional
- 壽命
- Pinyin
- shòu mìng
Character reference
Components and radical classification
寿
shòuold age, longevity; lifespan
Primary radical寸 · inch
命
mìnglife; destiny, fate, luck; an order, instruction
Primary radical口 · mouth
壽
shòuold age, longevity; lifespan
Primary radical士 · scholar
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details