Definition
大寿 refers to a milestone birthday in Chinese culture, typically the 60th, 70th, 80th, or 90th birthday. These are celebrated with special ceremonies and family gatherings, as they mark the completion of a full cycle in the traditional Chinese zodiac (60 years) or significant decades. The term carries a sense of honor and longevity, and is often used in invitations or well-wishes for elderly relatives.
n.
milestone birthday (60th, 70th, 80th, etc.) celebrated with special significance in Chinese culture
Examples
- 大寿，。Jīnnián yéye guò bāshí dà, quánjiā dōu huílái le.This year Grandpa is celebrating his 80th birthday milestone, and the whole family has come back.
- 大寿，。dà de yànxí shàng, wǎnbèi men yīcì xiàng lǎorén jìng jiǔ.At the milestone birthday banquet, the younger generation toasted the elderly person in turn.
- ，。Línjū Zhāng nǎinai xià gè yuè yào bàn qīshí dà dà, zhèngzài zhǔnbèi shòutáo.Neighbor Grandma Zhang is going to hold her 70th birthday celebration next month and is preparing longevity peaches.
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