English–Chinese
“long-lived” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyincháng shòu
Example
这位老人很长寿。zhè wèi lǎo rén hěn cháng shòu
This elderly person is very long-lived.
How to say “long-lived” in Chinese
“Long-lived” in Chinese is 长寿 (cháng shòu).
A life that keeps going for many years, whether it belongs to a person, animal, or plant.
Example sentences with 长寿
长寿秘诀在于健康饮食和适量运动。cháng shòu mì jué zài yú jiàn kāng yǐn shí hé shì liàng yùn dòng
The secret to longevity is a healthy diet and moderate exercise.
Tips for using 长寿
- In congratulations such as 祝您长寿 (zhù nín chángshòu, "wishing you a long life"), the word sounds like a formal blessing rather than a casual comment.