zhōng shēn
à vie
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我将终身致力于教育事业。
wǒ jiāng zhōngshēn zhìyú jiàoyù shìyè.
I will devote my whole life to the cause of education.
他终身未娶。
tā zhōngshēn wèi qǔ.
He remained unmarried all his life.
终身学习是必要的。
zhōngshēn xuéxí shì bìyào de.
Lifelong learning is necessary.
短暂 (duǎnzǎn)
short-term
临时 (línshí)
temporary
The Chinese word "终身" is composed of two characters: "终" and "身". The character "终" means "end" or "finish", while the character "身" means "body" or "person". Together, the two characters mean "the end of one's life" or "one's entire life".The word "终身" is often used in a positive sense to refer to something that lasts for a person's entire life. For example, it can be used to describe a lifelong friendship or a lifelong career. It can also be used in a negative sense to refer to something that is burdensome or difficult to bear for a person's entire life. For example, it can be used to describe a lifelong illness or a lifelong debt.The word "终身" is a common word in Chinese and is used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it is used in many different ways and can have a variety of different meanings.
