one hundred generations; for generations
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
one hundred generations; countless ages; a very long span of time
literaryA classical, literary term used to express an extremely long duration, often for eulogizing lasting fame, influence, or virtue.
Tā他
de的
gōng功
jì绩
zú足
yǐ以
liú流
fāng芳
bǎi百
shì世
。
His achievements are enough to leave a lasting fragrance for a hundred generations.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
měi美
dé德
zhí值
dé得
chuán传
sòng颂
bǎi百
shì世
。
This virtue is worth being praised for generations.
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Tā他
men们
jiā家
zú族
zài在
cǐ此
dì地
dìng定
jū居
yǐ已
yǒu有
bǎi百
shì世
zhī之
jiǔ久
。
Their family has settled in this place for a hundred generations.