终生 (zhōng shēng) — lifetime; throughout one's life
Definition
终生 is a formal, written word for 'one's whole life,' strongest in serious or lofty contexts. More formal than 一生 and 一辈子; 终身 is near-identical and often interchangeable.
noun
lifetimethroughout one's life
Examples
- 终生。Tā zhōng shēng zhì lì yú huán bǎo shì yè.He dedicated his entire life to environmental protection.
- 终生。Zhè běn shū shì tā zhōng shēng de jié jīng.This book is the fruit of his lifetime's work.
- 终生。Zhè cì lǚ xíng gěi le tā zhōng shēng nán wàng de huí yì.This trip gave him unforgettable memories for life.
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