HSK 5 HSK V7-9
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寿命

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Definition

life span/life expectancy/lifetime (of a machine)

Example

As a Noun

life; lifespan

1
Zhōngzǐ
中子
shòumìng
寿命

neutron lifetime

2
Zhōngzhí
中值
shòumìng
寿命

median life

3
Zhèngcháng
正常
shòumìng
寿命

natural lifespan

4
Shǐyòng
使用
shòumìng
寿命

service life (of a machine, etc)

5
Shèjì
设计
shòumìng
寿命

designed years of service

6
Qìchē
汽车
shòumìng
寿命

useful life of a car

7
Píngjūn
平均
shòumìng
寿命

average lifespan; life expectancy

8
Shòumìng
寿命
cháng
长
  
/
duǎn
短

have a long/short life

9
Yáncháng
延长
shòumìng
寿命

prolong sb's life; extend/lengthen the lifespan; increase longevity

10
Suōduǎn
缩短
shòumìng
寿命

decrease sb's life

11
Lìzǐ
粒子
shòumìng
寿命

lifetime of a particle