Definition
长生 refers to the concept of long life or immortality, especially in Daoist traditions where it describes the goal of achieving eternal life through spiritual and physical practices. It is often paired with 不老 (bùlǎo) to form the phrase 长生不老 ('everlasting life without aging'), a common wish for longevity and vitality.
n.
longevity (long life)immortality (eternal life, esp. in Daoist context)
Examples
- 长生。Xǔduō gǔdài dìwáng zhuīqiú cháng shù.Many ancient emperors sought the art of longevity.
- 长生。Dàojiào rènwéi tōngguò xiūliàn kěyǐ dé cháng.Daoism believes that through cultivation one can attain immortality.
- 。Rénmen chángcháng zhù lǎorén cháng bùlǎo.People often wish the elderly a long life without aging.
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