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CHINESE CHARACTER

shòu

寿

寿

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longevity; birthday

Numbered pinyin
shou4
English meanings
longevity; age; birthday

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Example sentences

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  1. 01

    zhù祝nín您jiànkāng健康chángshòu长寿。

    Wishing you health and longevity.

  2. 02

    tā他jīnnián今年bā八shí十dà大shòu寿。

    He is celebrating his eightieth birthday this year.

  3. 03

    shòu寿xīng星shì是jīn今wǎn晚de的zhǔjué主角。

    The birthday person is the star of tonight.

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