as long as one lives; till one's last breath
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
as long as one still has a breath; till one's dying day; while there is life
formalUsed to express unwavering determination to persist in an endeavor until the very end of one's life. Often carries a solemn, literary tone emphasizing commitment.
Zhǐ只
yào要
yī一
xī息
shàng尚
cún存
，
wǒ我
men们
jiù就
jué决
bù不
huì会
fàng放
qì弃
xī希
wàng望
。
As long as we still have a breath, we will never give up hope.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
kē科
xué学
jiā家
biǎo表
shì示
，
yī一
xī息
shàng尚
cún存
，
jiù就
yào要
jì继
xù续
gǎo搞
yán研
jiū究
。
The elderly scientist stated that as long as he lives, he will continue his research.
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Tā他
fā发
shì誓
，
zhǐ只
yào要
yī一
xī息
shàng尚
cún存
，
jiù就
yào要
wèi为
zhèng正
yì义
ér而
zhàn战
。
He swore that as long as he lived, he would fight for justice.
Fù父
qīn亲
yī一
xī息
shàng尚
cún存
，
ér儿
nǚ女
men们
jiù就
shǒu守
zài在
shēn身
biān边
。
While father still had a breath left, the children stayed by his side.