万古 (wàn gǔ) — for all eternity; forever
Definition
Literary 'forever' used in formal writing, poetry, or commemorative language (e.g. monuments, heroic deeds). Far more elevated than everyday 永远.
adverb
for all eternityforever
Examples
- 万古。Tā de yīng míng jiàng wàn gǔ liú chuán.His heroic name will be passed down for all eternity.
- 万古。Zhè zuò jì niàn bēi xiàng zhēng zhe wàn gǔ bú biàn de yǒu yì.This monument symbolizes an unchanging friendship for all eternity.
- 万古。Tā men de ài qíng gù shi wàn gǔ cháng cún.Their love story will last forever.
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