English–Chinese
“lifeline” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshēng mìng xiàn
Example
这条河是我们村的生命线。zhè tiáo hé shì wǒ men cūn de shēng mìng xiàn
This river is our village's lifeline.
How to say “lifeline” in Chinese
“Lifeline” in Chinese is 生命线 (shēng mìng xiàn).
A vital connection whose loss threatens basic survival or daily life.
Example sentences with 生命线
暴雨冲毁道路，影响了农村的粮食生命线。bào yǔ chōng huǐ dào lù yíng xiǎng le nóng cūn de liáng shí shēng mìng xiàn
Torrential rain destroyed the roads, affecting the rural food lifeline.
Tips for using 生命线
- The word fits both ordinary local needs and wider public matters, so news and conversation can use it for infrastructure as well as personal support.