龟鹤之年 — “Longevity”
龟鹤之年 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Longevity”. A long and prosperous life, symbolizing extended years like those of tortoises and cranes. Literally, “The age of the tortoise and crane”.
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龟鹤之年 Pronunciation and Pinyin
龟鹤之年 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 龟鹤之年
祝愿爷爷奶奶健康长寿，共享龟鹤之年。
We wish Grandma and Grandpa good health and longevity, enjoying a long and prosperous life together.
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Synonyms of 龟鹤之年
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- guī龟nián年hè鹤suàn算wish someone a long life
- guī龟wén文niǎo鸟jì迹ancient hieroglyphic or pictographic characters
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- guī龟yù玉huǐ毁dú椟valuable assets lost due to negligence
- guī龟hè鹤xiá遐líng龄Live as long as a tortoise and crane
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Open the tool →Questions about 龟鹤之年
What does 龟鹤之年 mean?
龟鹤之年 (guī hè zhī nián) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Longevity”.
How do you pronounce 龟鹤之年?
龟鹤之年 is pronounced guī hè zhī nián in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 龟鹤之年 literally mean?
Literally, 龟鹤之年 means “the age of the tortoise and crane”. It is used to mean “Longevity”.
What is the Chinese definition of 龟鹤之年?
龟鹤的寿命很长。比喻人的寿命很长