寿 (shòu) – Word of the Day | Toronto Chinese Academy
Learn the Mandarin word “寿 (shòu)” — meaning longevity or life. Includes pinyin, English definitions, example sentences, and visually similar characters.
Simplified： 寿
Pinyin： shòu
Traditional： 壽
longevity, long life
life span
often used in birthday wishes for elders
Examples:
1,
祝你长寿。
Wishing you a long life.
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2,
寿司的“寿”字有长寿的意思。
The “寿” character in sushi symbolizes longevity.
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3,
他很关心健康，希望能延年益寿。
He cares about health and hopes to live a long life.
Visually Similar / Easily Confused Characters
At Toronto Chinese Academy, learners explore how “寿” is commonly used in greetings, decorations, and cultural expressions wishing for a long and healthy life.