Korean word

장수

Pronunciation

Romanizationchangsu

Meaning

  • nounlong life

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

A healthy life that continues for many years.

Common phrases

  • 장수의 비결chang su ui pi gyeol

    secret to a long life

  • 장수를 축하하다chang su reul chu ka ha da

    celebrate a long life

Similar words

오래 살기orae salgi: Continuing to live for a great many years.
수명sumyeong: The period during which a person, animal, or thing remains alive or working.

Definition in Korean

오랜 기간 동안 건강하게 사는 상태.o raen ki gan tong an keon gang ha ge sa neun sang tae

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word 장수 (jangsu, "long life") joins 장 (jang, "long") with 수 (su, "life span"), so its form directly reflects living for a long time.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Opposites

  • 단명tanmyeongshort lifenoun

Related words

  • 장수하다changsuhadalive a long lifeverb

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