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延年益壽

简 延年益寿 · 繁 延年益壽
Mandarin · pinyin yán nián yì shòu

Meanings

  1. (idiom) to prolong life; to extend lifespan
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延
yán · delay, postpone, defer
年
nián · year; new-years; person's age
益
yì · profit, benefit; advantage; hexagram ䷩
壽
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寿
shòu · old age, long life; lifespan
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2–2–4–4 · yan2 nian2 yi4 shou4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

jin4 nin4 jik1 sau6

Cantonese word readings for 延年益壽. This lexicon supplies readings, not definitions.

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jin4 nin4 jik1 sau6

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phrase

  1. (of tonics, etc.) to prolong life; to promise longevity

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