续 命

xù mìngdictionary entry

to prolong life / to extend one's lifespan / (fig.) to enable sth to keep going / to give sth a new lease on life

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

續命 续命 [xu4 ming4] /to prolong life; to extend one's lifespan; (fig.) to enable sth to keep going; to give sth a new lease on life/

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Other forms in these source records: 續命

续
xù
to continue / to replenish
命
mìng
life / fate / order or command / to assign a name, title etc

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