yán
nián
shòu
寿

idiom
common

Meaning of 延年益寿

延年益寿 means to prolong life; to extend one's lifespan; to add years to one's life. Pronounced yán nián yì shòu.

  • to prolong life; to extend one's lifespan; to add years to one's life

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
zhǒng
zhōng
yào
yǒu
yán
nián
shòu寿
de
gōng
xiào
 

This traditional Chinese medicine has the effect of prolonging life.

rén
xiāng
xìn
yòng
xiān
dān
yán
nián
shòu寿
 

Ancient people believed that taking elixirs could extend one's lifespan.

Jiàn
kāng
de
shēng
huó
fāng
shì
yǒu
zhù
yán
nián
shòu寿
 

A healthy lifestyle helps to prolong one's life.

duō
lǎo
nián
rén
wàng
tōng
guò
duàn
liàn
lái
yán
nián
shòu寿
 

Many elderly people hope to extend their lifespan through exercise.