生命

shēngmìng

life

nounHSK 3.0 word list · Band 4
Dictionary entry

life (as the characteristic of living beings); living being; creature (CL:条)

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See it in sentences

每个生命都重要。

Měi gè shēngmìng dōu zhòngyào.

English

Every life matters.

生命只有一次。

Shēngmìng zhǐyǒu yí cì.

English

Life happens only once.

Goes with

  • 生命安全life safety
  • 保护生命protect life
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