长寿

長壽
chángshòu
noun HSK 5 #15,859

Meanings

  1. 1 longevity; long life
  2. 2 long-lived

Characters

Long life - longevity.

Examples

HSK 3
Zhù nín jiànkāng chángshòu!
Wishing you health and longevity!
HSK 3
Chángshòumiàn shì shēngrì shí chī de.
Longevity noodles are eaten on birthdays.
HSK 7-9
Rìběnrén píngjūn shòumìng hěn cháng, shì chángshòu guójiā.
Japanese people have a long average lifespan - it's a long-lived country.

Tips

culture
长寿 is a hugely important concept in Chinese culture. 长寿面 (chángshòu miàn, longevity noodles) are eaten on birthdays - the long, unbroken noodles symbolize a long life. You must never cut them!
usage
寿命 = lifespan. 长寿村 = longevity village. The 寿 character is a common motif in Chinese art and decoration, especially at birthday celebrations.

Stroke Order

cháng
寿 shòu