人生

rénshēng

life

Dictionary entry

life (one's time on earth)

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See it in sentences

人生很长,慢慢来。

Rénshēng hěn cháng, màn màn lái.

English

Life is long, take your time.

他的人生很有意思。

Tā de rénshēng hěn yǒu yìsi.

English

His life is very interesting.

Goes with

  • 人生经验life experience
  • 人生道路the path of life
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