Chinese

shēngmìng
Meaning: life
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

生
命

Example sentences

Water is the source of life.
為了保護國家,許多士兵犧牲了自己的生命。
为了保护国家,许多士兵牺牲了自己的生命。
In order to protect the country, many soldiers sacrificed their own lives.
現代醫學的進步救了許多人的生命。
现代医学的进步救了许多人的生命。
The progress of modern medicine has saved many people's lives.
醫藥的進步拯救了許多生命。
医药的进步拯救了许多生命。
Advances in medicine have saved many lives.
許多烈士為了國家的獨立而犧牲了生命。
许多烈士为了国家的独立而牺牲了生命。
Many martyrs sacrificed their lives for the country's independence.
關於生命起源的奧祕,科學家們仍在努力研究。
关于生命起源的奥秘,科学家们仍在努力研究。
Scientists are still working hard to research the mysteries regarding the origin of life.
醫生竭盡全力挽救病人的生命。
医生竭尽全力挽救病人的生命。
The doctor did his best to save the patient's life.
水是生命必需的資源。
水是生命必需的资源。
Water is an essential resource for life.
碳是構成生命體最基本的化學元素之一。
碳是构成生命体最基本的化学元素之一。
Carbon is one of the most basic chemical elements that make up living organisms.
我寧可犧牲生命,也不願投降。
我宁可牺牲生命,也不愿投降。
I would rather sacrifice my life than surrender.

Usage Notes

Refers to the quality that distinguishes vital and functional being.

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