shòu
寿
mìng

HSK 7-9
common
noun

Meaning of 寿命

寿命 means lifespan; the duration of a life; service life; useful life; existence period. Pronounced shòu mìng. HSK 7-9.

  • lifespan; the duration of a life
  • service life; useful life; existence period

Definitions & Examples

Rén
lèi
de
píng
jūn
shòu寿
mìng
zài
guò
bǎi
nián
xiǎn
zhù
gāo
 

The average human lifespan has significantly increased over the past century.

xué
jiā
zhèng
zài
yán
jiū
yán
cháng
rén
lèi
shòu寿
mìng
de
fāng
 

Scientists are researching methods to extend the human lifespan.

Jiā
māo
de
shòu寿
mìng
tōng
cháng
māo
cháng
 

Domestic cats generally have a longer lifespan than feral cats.