性命

性命 xìng mìng ㄒㄧㄥˋ ㄇㄧㄥˋ sing3 meng6 HSK 7-9

  • life

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 性 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我差點性命不保。 I could have been killed.
  • 你差點性命不保。 You could have been killed.
  • 事故差点让他丢了性命。 The accident almost cost him his life.
  • 勝利是用許多人的性命換來的。 The victory was won at the cost of many lives.
  • 在正确使用的情况下,枪可以救人性命。 Guns can be life-savers when used properly.

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