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终生

HSK 7-9Word · NounTraditional終生

all one's life; lifetime

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

noun

one's whole life; lifetime

formal

Often used in formal contexts or to describe something that lasts or applies for the entirety of one's existence.

Tā他
wèi为
jiào教
yù育
shì事
yè业
fèn奋
dòu斗
zhōng终
shēng生
 。

He devoted his entire life to the cause of education.

Zhè这
cì次
jīng经
lì历
ràng让
wǒ我
zhōng终
shēng生
nán难
wàng忘
 。

This experience will be unforgettable for me for my entire life.

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Tā他
wèi为
zì自
jǐ己
fàn犯
xià下
de的
cuò错
wù误
hòu后
huǐ悔
zhōng终
shēng生
 。

He regretted the mistakes he made for the rest of his life.

Zhōng终
shēng生
de的
yǒu友
yì谊
shì是
bǎo宝
guì贵
de的
cái财
fù富
 。

A lifelong friendship is a precious treasure.