续命 Traditional form: 續命 Pinyin (reading): xùmìng Definitions: to prolong life; to extend one's lifespan; (fig.) to enable sth to keep going; to give sth a new lease on life Characters: 续 - continuous, serial 命 - life; destiny, fate, luck; an order, instruction Traditional characters: 續 - continuous, serial 命 - life; destiny, fate, luck; an order, instruction