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寿命
shòumìng
Description
寿命是指一个人或一样东西能活着或能用多长时间。
寿命 refers to how long a person or thing can live or be used.
我们常说人的寿命，也可以说电池或机器的寿命。
We often talk about a person's 寿命, but we can also talk about the 寿命 of batteries or machines.
Meanings
寿命shòumìng
life span; how long a person or animal lives
现在人的平均寿命越来越长了。
People's average lifespan is getting longer.
寿命shòumìng
useful life of a thing or machine
这个手机的电池寿命很短。
This phone's battery life is very short.
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Notes
- Etymology
寿 (longevity) + 命 (life), literally 'the length of one's life'.
- Nuance
寿命 can apply to both living beings and objects, unlike 生命.
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