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寿终正寝
壽終正寢
shòuzhōngzhèngqǐn
1. to die of old age
2. to die in one's bed at a ripe old age

Character Breakdown

寿
shòu
old age, longevity; lifespan
HSK 5 7 丶
终
zhōng
end; finally, in the end
HSK 3 8 丶
正
zhèng
straight, right, proper, correct, just, true
HSK 2 5 丶
寝
qǐn
to sleep, to rest; bedroom
HSK 6 13 丶

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