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一生

yīshēng

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“一生”的意思是一个人从出生到死亡的全部时间。

"一生" means the entire time from a person's birth to death.

我们常说“一生”来谈很长很重要的时间,比如爱一个人一生。

We often say "一生" to talk about a very long and important period, like loving someone for a lifetime.

Meanings

一生yīshēng

a whole life; a lifetime

他这一生都在帮助别人。

He has spent his whole life helping others.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    一 (one) + 生 (life), literally 'one life'.

  • Nuance

    一辈子 is more colloquial; 一生 sounds slightly more formal or literary.

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