The Chinese word 生命 means “life” or “existence”. It is a compound word made up of the characters 生 which means “to be born” or “to give birth”, and 命 which means “fate” or “destiny”. 生命 is used in various contexts, such as in discussions about the meaning of life, medical sciences, and spiritual beliefs. It is a fundamental concept in Chinese culture and philosophy, and is often associated with the idea of the interconnectedness of all living things.
Translation
Noun: life
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 生命是一种神奇的现象 | shēngmìng shì yī zhǒng shénqí de xiànxiàng | Life is a miraculous phenomenon |
| 我们应该珍惜生命 | wǒmen yīnggāi zhēnxī shēngmìng | We should cherish life |
| 生命的长度是有限的 | shēngmìng de chángdù shì yǒuxiàn de | The length of life is limited |
| 生命的起源是一个谜 | shēngmìng de qǐyuán shì yīgè mí | The origin of life is a mystery |
| 生命的本质是什么？ | shēngmìng de běnzhì shì shénme? | What is the essence of life? |
| 生命需要水和氧气 | shēngmìng xūyào shuǐ hé yǎngqì | Life needs water and oxygen |
| 生命的存在是有意义的 | shēngmìng de cúnzài shì yǒuyìyì de | The existence of life is meaningful |
| 生命是一个奇妙的旅程 | shēngmìng shì yīgè qímiào de lǚchéng | Life is a wonderful journey |
HSK
生命 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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