prolong life; extend one's lifespan
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to prolong life; to extend one's lifespan; to add years to one's life
formalA formal four-character idiom (成语) commonly used in contexts of health, wellness, and longevity. Can apply to humans, animals, or metaphorically to institutions. Often associated with traditional Chinese medicine and health practices.
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.
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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.