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延年益寿yán nián yì shòulengthen (/prolong)one’s life; extend one’s years; increase one’s years and bring long life;promise longevity
❍ 君之危若朝露，尚将欲～乎？ (《史记·商君列传》2235) You are as vulnerable as the morning dew and your expectation of life can hardly be long./‘汝何求？’ 曰： ‘愿请～药。’(《史记·淮南衡山列传》3086)…he asked me what I was seeking for. “I am looking for the medicine which increases one’s years and brings long life，” I said.
❍ 礼物八件，计：珐琅器四件，绸缎二种，帪一件，联一副，其联文云： “汉瓦当文，～，周铜盘铭，富贵吉祥。”(爱新觉罗·溥仪《我的前半生》134)…and gave the following presents: four vessels in cloisonne,two kinds of silkand satin,one curtain and a pair of scrolls wishing me longevity,prosperity and good fortune. 延年益寿prolonged life;promising longevity 延年益寿yán nián yì shòu益：增加。延长岁数，增加寿命。prolong life, promise longevity, lengthen one’s life, extend one’s years |