命根子

MEANING

1. 壹名noun

   lifeblood(inherited)

   • zhèshìwǒdemìnggēnzi.

     这是我的命根子。🔊

     This is my lifeline.

2. 貳名noun

   the thing that one cherishes most in life(inherited)

   • zhèshìtādemìnggēn.

     这是他的命根。🔊

     This is what he treasures most in life.

3. 參名noun

   (coll.) family jewels (male genitals)(inherited)

   • tābǎmìnggēnzicángqǐláile.

     他把命根子藏起来了。🔊

     He hid his most precious possession.