chance of survival; vitality; life
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
chance of survival; ray of hope
Often paired with words like '一线' (a glimmer) or '渺茫' (slim). Used to describe a critical opportunity to continue living or to rescue a situation.
Yī医
shēng生
shuō说
tā他
de的
bìng病
hái还
yǒu有
yī一
xiàn线
shēng生
jī机
。
The doctor said there was still a glimmer of hope for his illness.
Jué绝
jìng境
zhōng中
de的
zhè这
shàn扇
xiǎo小
mén门
，
wèi为
tā他
men们
dài带
lái来
le了
shēng生
jī机
。
This small door in their desperate situation brought them a chance of survival.
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Tán谈
pàn判
de的
pò破
liè裂
shǐ使
hé和
píng平
jìn进
chéng程
sàng丧
shī失
le了
zuì最
hòu后
de的
yī一
xiàn线
shēng生
jī机
。
The breakdown of negotiations deprived the peace process of its last ray of hope.
noun
vitality; life force; liveliness
literaryDescribes a vibrant, energetic, and flourishing state, often in nature or organizations. Common phrases include '生机勃勃' (full of vitality).
Chūn春
tiān天
dào到
le了
，
tián田
yě野
lǐ里
yī一
piàn片
shēng生
jī机
bó勃
bó勃
de的
jǐng景
xiàng象
。
Spring has arrived, and the fields are a scene full of vitality.
Zhè这
zuò座
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
chéng城
shì市
yīn因
wèi为
nián年
qīng轻
rén人
de的
yǒng涌
rù入
ér而
chóng重
xīn新
huàn焕
fā发
le了
shēng生
jī机
。
This ancient city has regained its vitality due to an influx of young people.
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Yǔ雨
hòu后
，
zhí植
wù物
dōu都
xiǎn显
lù露
chū出
wú无
xiàn限
de的
shēng生
jī机
。
After the rain, the plants all showed boundless life.