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南山
Proper nounNánshān
Description
南山是一个地名，中国很多地方都有叫南山的山或者区。
Nanshan is a place name; many places in China have mountains or districts called Nanshan.
在祝福老人的话里，人们常说“寿比南山”，希望他们长寿。
In blessings for the elderly, people often say '寿比南山', wishing them a long life.
Meanings
南山Nánshān
Nanshan, a place name (mountain or district)
深圳有一个南山区。
Shenzhen has a Nanshan District.
南山nánshān
the southern mountain, symbol of longevity
我们祝爷爷寿比南山。
We wish grandpa a long life like the South Mountain.
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Notes
- Etymology
南 (south) + 山 (mountain); literally "southern mountain."
- Nuance
appears in the blessing 寿比南山, wishing someone a long life.
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