寿 (shòu) - longevity & old age

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shòu ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 寸

上姝

寿 · shòu

longevity;

old age;

life span;

birthday;

used in words related to long life and birthday celebrations.

longevityold agelife span

Usage highlights

LongevityBirthdayBirthday starBirthday banquetLongevity peachBirthday congratulations

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Wishing you longevity and good health (祝您健康长寿).
  • This is a birthday cake (这是寿蛋糕).
  • He studies longevity techniques (他研究寿术).
  • The birthday star is a symbol of longevity (寿星是长寿的象征).

Collocations

  • Longevity(长寿)
  • Birthday(寿辰)
  • Birthday star(寿星)
  • Birthday banquet(寿宴)
  • Longevity peach(寿桃)
  • Birthday congratulations(祝寿)

Idioms

  • May your life be as long as the Southern Mountains(寿比南山)
  • Longevity, wealth, and health(福禄寿)
  • The longevity of heaven and the eternity of earth(天寿地久)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A highly auspicious character in Chinese culture, symbolizing long life and good health.
  • Commonly used in birthday celebrations, art, and decorations, often paired with other lucky symbols.
  • Represents one of the 'Three Stars' (福禄寿) in Chinese folk religion, embodying blessings, prosperity, and longevity.

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