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这
zhǒng种
zhōng中
yào药
yǒu有
yán延
nián年
yì益
shòu寿
de的
gōng功
xiào效
。
This traditional Chinese medicine has the effect of prolonging life.
Gǔ古
rén人
xiāng相
xìn信
fú服
yòng用
xiān仙
dān丹
kě可
yǐ以
yán延
nián年
yì益
shòu寿
。
Ancient people believed that taking elixirs could extend one's lifespan.
Jiàn健
kāng康
de的
shēng生
huó活
fāng方
shì式
yǒu有
zhù助
yú于
yán延
nián年
yì益
shòu寿
。
A healthy lifestyle helps to prolong one's life.
Xǔ许
duō多
lǎo老
nián年
rén人
xī希
wàng望
tōng通
guò过
duàn锻
liàn炼
lái来
yán延
nián年
yì益
shòu寿
。
Many elderly people hope to extend their lifespan through exercise.
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