predestined lifespan; allotted years
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predestined lifespan (as believed in superstition); allotted years
Refers to the traditional Chinese superstitious belief that one's lifespan is predetermined by fate or destiny, often recorded in mythological texts like the King of Hell's register.
Shòu寿
shu数
yǐ已
jìn尽
。
His allotted lifespan has come to an end.
Měi每
gè个
rén人
de的
shòu寿
shu数
dōu都
shì是
mìng命
zhōng中
zhù注
dìng定
de的
。
Everyone's predestined lifespan is determined by fate.
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Yán阎
wang王
bù簿
shàng上
jì记
zǎi载
zhe着
měi每
gè个
rén人
de的
shòu寿
shu数
。
In the King of Hell's register is recorded everyone's predestined lifespan.
Bié别
zǒng总
dān担
xīn心
shòu寿
shu数
，
yào要
huó活
zài在
dāng当
xià下
。
Don't always worry about your lifespan; live in the present.