yīshēng

一生

HSK 2Word · Noun

whole life; lifetime; all one's life

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

noun

whole life; lifetime; all one's life

Refers to the entire span of a person's existence from birth until death. Often used with verbs like 度过 (spend), 奉献 (dedicate), or 致力 (devote) to indicate lifelong commitment.

Tā他
yī一
shēng生
dōu都
zài在
cóng从
shì事
jiào教
yù育
shì事
yè业
 。

He devoted his entire life to education.

Zhè这
shì是
wǒ我
yī一
shēng生
zhōng中
zuì最
nán难
wàng忘
de的
shí时
kè刻
 。

This is the most unforgettable moment of my life.

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Yī医
shēng生
yī一
shēng生
dōu都
zài在
jiù救
sǐ死
fú扶
shāng伤
 。

Doctors spend their whole lives saving lives and healing the wounded.

Tā她
de的
yī一
shēng生
chōng充
mǎn满
le了
chuán传
qí奇
sè色
cǎi彩
 。

Her life was full of legendary color.