生命 — meaning in English

English meaning

• days noun A particular, somewhat loosely defined period of time, often used to refer to an era or phase of life.
• life noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
• lifetime noun The entire duration of someone's or something's life.

Senses

生命 is used for these senses in English:

• days Life.
• life (uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
• life Something which is inherently part of a person's existence, such as job, family, a loved one, etc.
• lifetime (informal, hyperbole) A long period of time.

days — full definition

1. noun A particular, somewhat loosely defined period of time, often used to refer to an era or phase of life.
2. adverb During the daytime, as opposed to at night.

life — full definition

1. noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
2. noun The period of time someone or something exists, from birth (or creation) to death (or end of use).
3. noun A person's daily existence and experiences, especially their activities, relationships, and circumstances.
4. noun Liveliness, energy, or vitality.
5. noun A prison sentence lasting until death or parole; short for "life sentence."

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