Meaning of 折寿
折寿 means to shorten one's life; to lose lifespan (according to superstition, from excessive enjoyment or honor). Pronounced zhé shòu.
- to shorten one's life; to lose lifespan (according to superstition, from excessive enjoyment or honor)
Definitions & Examples
Nín您
zhè这
me么
tái抬
jǔ举
wǒ我
，
zhēn真
shi是
zhé折
shòu寿
a啊
！
You praise me so highly, it's really shortening my life!
Chī吃
zhè这
me么
hǎo好
de的
dōng东
xi西
，
wǒ我
pà怕
zhé折
shòu寿
。
Eating such fine food, I'm afraid I'll shorten my lifespan.
Lǎo老
rén人
jiā家
shuō说
，
shòu受
bu不
qǐ起
zhè这
yàng样
de的
dà大
lǐ礼
，
huì会
zhé折
shòu寿
de的
。
The old man said he couldn't accept such a great courtesy, it would shorten his life.
Nín您
gěi给
wǒ我
jū鞠
gōng躬
，
zhè这
bù不
shì是
zhé折
wǒ我
de的
shòu寿
ma吗
？
You bow to me—aren't you shortening my lifespan?
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