永世 (yǒng shì) — forever; one's whole lifetime
Definition
Literary/emphatic way to say 'forever, for all time,' stronger and more formal than the more common 永远. Often used in fixed phrases like 永世不忘 or 永世难忘.
noun
foreverone's whole lifetime
Examples
- 永世。Wǒ huì yǒng shì bú wàng nǐ de ēn qíng.I will never forget your kindness for my whole life.
- 永世。Zhè cì lǚ xíng gěi wǒ liú xià le yǒng shì nán wàng de yìn xiàng.This trip left an unforgettable impression on me.
- 永世。Tā de míng shēng huì liú chuán yǒng shì.His reputation will be passed down for all time.
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