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终身
zhōngshēn
Description
"终身"的意思是一个人的一辈子，从现在到生命结束。
"终身" means a person's whole life, from now until the end of life.
这个词常常用在婚姻、学习和工作的方面，比如"终身学习"。
This word is often used in marriage, learning, and work, for example, "终身学习" (lifelong learning).
Meanings
终身zhōngshēn
one's whole life; lifelong
我们要坚持终身学习。
We must commit to lifelong learning.
终身zhōngshēn
lifelong (relating to marriage)
这是关系到她终身的大事。
This is a matter that affects her entire life.
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Notes
- Etymology
终 (end) + 身 (body/life), literally 'to the end of one's life'.
- Nuance
终身 often refers to marriage or long-term commitments; 终生 is more neutral about a lifetime.
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