永垂不朽 (yǒng chuí bù xiǔ) — to be immortal; to be remembered forever (of a person's name, deeds, or spirit)
Definition
A formal, written idiom meaning a person’s name or spirit will be remembered forever. Used almost exclusively for heroic, sacrificial, or revered figures in solemn contexts like monuments, eulogies, or official tributes.
idiom
to be immortalto be remembered forever (of a person's name, deeds, or spirit)
Examples
- 永垂不朽。Gé mìng liè shì de yīng míng yǒng chuí bù xiǔ.The heroic names of revolutionary martyrs will be immortal.
- 永垂不朽，。Tā de gòng xiàn jiāng yǒng chuí bù xiǔ, yǒng yuǎn bèi hòu rén míng jì.His contributions will last forever and always be remembered by future generations.
- 永垂不朽，。Zhè wèi wěi rén de jīng shén yǒng chuí bù xiǔ, jī lì zhe yí dài yòu yí dài rén.The spirit of this great person is immortal, inspiring generation after generation.
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