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终生
zhōngshēng
Description
“终生”的意思是一个人的一辈子，从出生到死。
"终生" means a person's whole life, from birth to death.
它常常用在比较正式的句子里，比如“终生难忘”。
It is often used in more formal sentences, such as "终生难忘" (unforgettable for life).
Meanings
终生zhōngshēng
all one's life; lifelong
这件事让我终生难忘。
This matter will stay with me for life.
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Notes
- Etymology
终 (end) + 生 (life), literally 'to the end of life'.
- Nuance
终生 often refers to one's whole life; 终身 leans toward marriage or career matters.
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