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The word "性命" is formed by combining the character "性", which denotes inherent nature or essence, with "命", which refers to life or destiny, resulting in a compound that conceptually integrates the notion of life with its fundamental character, thus referring to one's vital existence or life force.

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性命是非常宝贵的。

Xìngmìng shì fēicháng bǎoguì de.

Life is very precious.

医生救了他的性命。

Yīshēng jiùle tā de xìngmìng.

The doctor saved his life.

在火灾中，他差点丢了性命。

Zài huǒzāi zhōng, tā chàdiǎn diūle xìngmìng.

In the fire, he almost lost his life.

为了保住性命，他必须立即手术。

Wèile bǎozhù xìngmìng, tā bìxū lìjí shǒushù.

To preserve his life, he must undergo surgery immediately.

这场事故危及了许多人的性命，救援行动迅速展开。

Zhè chǎng shìgù wēijíle xǔduō rén de xìngmìng, jiùyuán xíngdòng xùnsù zhǎnkāi.

This accident endangered many people's lives, and rescue operations quickly commenced.

Word Definition - 性命

xìng mìng life; existence

Individual Character Details

性 xìng
命 mìng