寿命 shòumìng life span
life span; life expectancy; lifetime (of a machine)
How to remember 寿命: 寿 old age + 命 life = life span.
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How it is used
- Lifespan - of a person, animal, or a machine/product: 平均寿命 (píngjūn shòumìng) average lifespan, 电池寿命 (battery life).
- Covers both biological longevity and the service life of equipment.
- Neutral/technical; pairs with 长/短, 延长 (extend).
Example sentences
- 蝴蝶的寿命短。 Húdié de shòumìngduǎn.The life span of a butterfly is short.
- 合理地喂狗可以延长宠物寿命。 Hélǐ de wèigǒu kěyǐ yáncháng chǒngwù shòumìng.If you feed your dog properly, you can increase his lifespan.