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命 (mìng): life; fate; order or command; to assign a name, title etc

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HSK 7verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
life; fate; order or command; to assign a name, title etc
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7
Strokes
8
Radical
口
Structure
上下结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • life
  • fate
  • order or command
  • to assign a name

Chinese explanation

  • 指人或动物活着的状态和生存的时间
  • 也指命运、运气,即人生中无法控制的好坏遭遇
  • 还可以表示命令、指示,如上级对下级的要求。

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8 strokes

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Example sentences

,,。

That car accident was very serious, but he was lucky to survive with only minor injuries.

,。

The doctors did everything they could, and finally saved his life.

,。

He nearly lost his own life trying to save the drowning child.

,。

In the earthquake, many people's lives were ruthlessly taken away.

,。

Firefighters risked their lives rushing into the fire to rescue trapped residents.

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