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天年

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tiān nián

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  1. 1. natural life span

Words Containing 天年

不终天年
bù zhōng tiān nián

to die before one's allotted lifespan has run its course (idiom)

颐养天年
yí yǎng tiān nián

lit. to nurture one's years (idiom)

Child Words of 天年

天
tiān

day

年
nián

year

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