English–Chinese
“lifespan” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshòu mìng
Example
猫的寿命大约十五年。māo de shòu mìng dà yuē shí wǔ nián
A cat's lifespan is about fifteen years.
How to say “lifespan” in Chinese
“Lifespan” in Chinese is 寿命 (shòu mìng).
A bounded span belonging to a living being or a working object, with a clear endpoint.
Example sentences with 寿命
不健康的生活方式会缩短人的寿命。bú jiàn kāng de shēng huó fāng shì huì suō duǎn rén de shòu mìng
An unhealthy lifestyle can shorten people's lifespan.
Tips for using 寿命
- The word fits ordinary conversations about animals, batteries, appliances, and other objects, so its subject can be living or manufactured.