长命百岁 (cháng) — a wish for longevity (may you live a hundred years); traditional blessing for long life
Definition
A traditional Chinese blessing meaning 'may you live a hundred years', typically said to elders on birthdays, New Year, or other celebratory occasions. It is a set chengyu — used as a fixed formulaic phrase, not constructed word by word.
idiom
a wish for longevity (may you live a hundred years)traditional blessing for long life
Examples
- 长命百岁，！Zhù yé ye cháng, shēn tǐ jiàn kāng!Wishing Grandpa a long life and good health!
- ，长命百岁。Nǎi nai guò shēng rì, dà jiā dōu zhù tā cháng.At Grandma's birthday, everyone wished her a long life.
- “长命百岁”。Chūn jié shí wǎn bèi duì lǎo rén shuō "cháng" shì zuì cháng jiàn de zhù fú zhī yī.During Spring Festival, saying 'May you live a long life' to elders is one of the most common blessings.
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