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Chinese dictionary
v.discount somebody's lifespan (usually because of having or getting more than one deserves); shorten one's lifespan
饮食无度使他折寿。
His excesses shortened his life.
Word usage
- Separable word"折" and "寿" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
做一件亏心事就折一次寿。
If you do something with a bad conscience, your lifespan may be discounted.
你不要铺张浪费，小心折了寿!
Don't be extravagant and wasteful, otherwise it may discount your lifespan!
小孩子是不做寿的，否则会折他的寿。
Children can’t celebrate the birthday that the elderly people have, otherwise it may discount their lifespan.