xìng
mìng
yōu
guān

idiom
formal

Meaning of 性命交关

性命交关 means vital; crucial; involving life and death; of critical importance. Pronounced xìng mìng yōu guān.

  • vital; crucial; involving life and death; of critical importance

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
shì
xìng
mìng
yōu
guān
de
shì
 
jué
néng
hu
 

This is a matter of vital importance; we absolutely cannot be careless.

Zài
zhè
xìng
mìng
yōu
guān
de
shí
 
shēng
zuò
chū
jué
dìng
 

At this critical moment involving life and death, the doctor must make a decision immediately.

Shuǐ
yuán
duǎn
quē
duì
shā
de
mín
lái
shuō
shì
xìng
mìng
yōu
guān
de
wèn
 

Water shortage is a life-and-death issue for residents of desert areas.