生死有命 shēngsǐyǒumìng life and death are ruled by fate Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 生死有命,富贵在天 shēngsǐyǒumìngfùguìzàitiān life and death are predestined life and death are determined by fate, wealth and honor depend on heaven; a fatalistic outlook on one's destiny and worldly success