Chinese

shēngmìng
Meaning: life
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

水是生命的源泉。
Water is the source of life.
為了保護國家,許多士兵犧牲了自己的生命。
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。
The progress of modern medicine has saved many people's lives.
醫藥的進步拯救了許多生命。
Advances in medicine have saved many lives.
許多烈士為了國家的獨立而犧牲了生命。
Many martyrs sacrificed their lives for the country's independence.

Usage Notes

Refers to the quality that distinguishes vital and functional being.

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