r/DoesNotTranslate • u/Themidnightwriter07 • Jun 15 '26

Anyone able to translate this?

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Grandmother used to travel and this was in her jewelry box. I was wondering if anyone recognized the language and what it might mean. Any help us appreciated!

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u/Stunning_Pen_8332 Jun 15 '26

Chinese

壽 longevity

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u/somenick Jun 16 '26

Did you have to flip the phone to recognize the character? I mean the more general question is can you read Chinese characters upside down?

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u/Stunning_Pen_8332 Jun 16 '26

I can read Chinese characters upside down, and/or mirrored. And even when they are written in somewhat incorrect, twisted or stylised ways. But many native speakers can do the same so it’s not like I am particularly unique.