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mortal in Chinese

mortal in Chinese is 致命, 不共戴天, 人 — mortal means certain to die eventually; not immortal.

mortal in Chinese

致命
adj
Pronounced: zhì mìng
Causing death; deadly, fatal, killing, lethal (now only of wounds, injuries etc.). [from 14th c.]
不共戴天
adj
Pronounced: bù gòng dài tiān
Affecting as if with power to kill; deathly.
人
noun
Pronounced: rén
A human; someone susceptible to death.

What does "mortal" mean?

  1. adjective Certain to die eventually; not immortal.
    "Humans are mortal, so we should spend our time on what matters most."
  2. adjective Causing or capable of causing death; deadly.
    "The doctor warned that the infection could become a mortal danger if it was left untreated."
  3. noun A human being, especially as contrasted with gods or immortal beings.
    "In the old story, the hero was an ordinary mortal who challenged the gods."
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mortal in a sentence

  • Humans are mortal, so we should spend our time on what matters most.
  • Even kings are mortal in the end.
  • The doctor warned that the infection could become a mortal danger if it was left untreated.
  • He suffered a mortal wound in the battle.

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What is "mortal" in Chinese?
"mortal" in Chinese is 致命, 不共戴天, 人. mortal means: Certain to die eventually; not immortal.
How do you pronounce 致命?
"mortal" in Chinese is 致命, pronounced "zhì mìng".
How do you use "mortal" in a sentence?
Example: "Humans are mortal, so we should spend our time on what matters most." In Chinese, "mortal" is 致命, 不共戴天, 人.
Are there other ways to say "mortal" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "mortal": 致命, 不共戴天, 人.
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