夀 (shòu) - Longevity — refers to long life, old age, & used in words related to birthdays and blessings

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shòu ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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夀 · shòu

Longevity — refers to long life, old age, and enduring existence;

used in words related to birthdays and blessings for long life.

Longevity — refers to long life, old age,used in words related to birthdays and blessings

Usage highlights

LongevityBirthday celebrationLongevity noodlesLongevity peachBirthday starLongevity character

Synonyms

  • 长— long (in duration)
  • 久— long-lasting
  • 老— old (age)

Antonyms

  • 短— short (lifespan)
  • 夭— die young
  • 逝— pass away

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Wishing you longevity and good health (祝您健康长寿).
  • This is a birthday celebration (寿辰).
  • He received longevity noodles (寿面).
  • The character for longevity is often displayed at birthdays (寿字).

Collocations

  • Longevity(寿命)
  • Birthday celebration(寿辰)
  • Longevity noodles(寿面)
  • Longevity peach(寿桃)
  • Birthday star(寿星)
  • Longevity character(寿字)

Idioms

  • May you enjoy longevity as immense as the Eastern Sea(寿比南山)
  • Longevity and wealth(福寿双全)
  • Long life and eternal blessings(万寿无疆)
  • Longevity and prosperity(寿山福海)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 寿 is one of the most important auspicious symbols in Chinese culture, representing the desire for long life.
  • It is commonly displayed during birthday celebrations, especially for elders, and is often depicted in calligraphy and art.
  • The character appears in various forms in Chinese art, including the 'hundred variations of longevity' (百寿图).

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