Definition
寿 is a bound form (b.f.) that appears in Chinese compounds related to longevity, age, birthday celebrations, and funeral customs. It is not used as an independent word. Common compounds include 长寿 (chángshòu, longevity), 寿星 (shòuxīng, god of longevity / birthday person), and 寿桃 (shòutáo, longevity peaches). It also appears in funeral terms such as 寿衣 (shòuyī, burial clothes) and 寿材 (shòucái, coffin). As a surname it is very rare.
b.f.
(bound form) longevitylong life(bound form) birthday (in compounds like 寿辰, 寿面)(bound form) used in burial-related compounds (e.g., 寿衣, 寿材)
Examples
- ，。Zhù nín jiànkāng cháng shòu, xìngfú píng'ān.Wish you healthy longevity, happiness and peace.
- 寿。Jīntiān shì nǎinai de bāshí shòu chén.Today is grandma's 80th birthday.
- 。Lǎorén qùshì hòu chuān le shòu yī.After the elderly person passed away, they wore burial clothes.
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