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續命

简续命 · 繁續命

Mandarin · pinyin xù mìng

to prolong life; to extend one's lifespan; (fig.) to enable sth to keep going; to give sth a new lease on life

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續: Look up this written character
命: mìng · life; destiny, fate, luck; an order, instruction
续: xù · continue, carry on; succeed

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4–4 · xu4 ming4

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verb

to maintain, prolong or extend one's life; to respawn

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