English–Korean

“long life” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchangsu

Example

사람들은 장수를 바란다.sa ram deu reun chang su reul pa ran da

People wish for a long life.

Illustration for 장수 (long life)

How to say “long life” in Korean

“Long life” in Korean is 장수 (changsu).

A healthy life that continues for many years.

Full entry for 장수: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 장수

건강한 생활이 장수의 비결이다.keon gang han saeng hwa ri chang su ui pi gyeo ri da

Healthy living is the secret to a long life.

Tips for using 장수

  • In birthday greetings and other formal wishes, this noun gives the message a respectful and warm tone, while casual speech usually uses a verb phrase.

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