Definition
余生 refers to the years remaining in one's life after a life-changing event (like a disaster, illness, or retirement), often with a sense of preciousness or resignation. It can also mean 'survival' after a catastrophe, and by extension, a 'survivor.' The word is literary and somewhat formal; in everyday speech you're more likely to hear 剩下的日子 or 幸存者 for the concrete senses.
n.
one's remaining years (after a major event)survival(by extension) survivor
Examples
- 余生。Tuìxiū zhīhòu tā xīwàng zài zìjǐ de yú shēng zhōng ānjìng de xiězuò.After retirement he hopes to quietly write in his remaining years.
- 余生。Dìzhèn zhōng de yú shēng ràng tā gèngjiā zhēnxī shēngmìng.Surviving the earthquake made him cherish life even more.
- 余生。Zhè chǎng zāinàn de yú shēng wǎngwǎng huì yǒu xīnlǐ chuāngshāng.Survivors of this disaster often have psychological trauma.
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