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性命
xìngmìng
Description
性命就是一个人的生命。
"性命" means a person's life.
这个词常常用在危险的时候，比如说“救人一命”或者“不要命”。
This word is often used in dangerous situations, such as "saving a life" or "risking one's life."
Meanings
性命xìngmìng
life (of a person or animal)
医生救了他的性命。
The doctor saved his life.
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Notes
- Etymology
性 (nature) + 命 (life/fate); together it emphasizes a living being's life.
- Nuance
性命 stresses life as something that can be lost or saved, often in danger.
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