yì shēng
vie; toute la vie
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我一生都在努力学习。
wǒ yīshēng dōu zài nǔlì xuéxí.
I have been studying hard all my life.
他一生都致力于科学研究。
tā yīshēng dōu zhìyú kēxué yánjiū.
He devoted his whole life to scientific research.
她一生都过得很幸福。
tā yīshēng dōu guò dé hěn xìngfú.
She lived a very happy life.
终生 (zhōngshēng)
lifetime
一世 (yīshì)
a lifetime
死亡 (sǐwáng)
death
短暂 (duǎnzǎn)
short
The Chinese word 一生 (yīshēng) is composed of two characters: 一 (yī), meaning "one", and 生 (shēng), meaning "life". Together, they form the compound word 一生, which literally means "one life". However, the meaning of 一生 goes beyond its literal translation. It is often used to refer to a person's entire life, from birth to death, and all the experiences, joys, and sorrows that come with it. In this sense, 一生 is a profound and meaningful word that encapsulates the essence of human existence.
