Definition
长命百岁 is a traditional Chinese blessing meaning 'may you live a long life (of a hundred years)'. It is commonly used to wish elderly people good health and longevity, especially on birthdays, during the Lunar New Year, or at celebratory events. While the English 'Many happy returns' suggests a birthday connection, the Chinese phrase is broader and more focused on long life itself.
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a wish for longevity (may you live a hundred years)traditional blessing for long life
Examples
- 长命百岁，！Zhù yéye cháng, shēntǐ jiànkāng!Wishing Grandpa a long life and good health!
- ，长命百岁。Nǎinai guò shēngrì, dàjiā dōu zhù tā cháng.At Grandma's birthday, everyone wished her a long life.
- “长命百岁”。Chūnjié shí wǎnbèi duì lǎorén shuō “cháng” shì zuì chángjiàn de zhùfú 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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