常青 (cháng qīng) — (adjective) evergreen (of plants, not deciduous); (figurative) enduring, everlasting (of relationships, achievements, etc.)
Definition
Literally 'always green': describes plants that keep their leaves year-round, or metaphorically things (friendships, careers, legacies) that stay fresh and vigorous long-term.
adjective
evergreen (of plants, not deciduous)(figurative) enduringeverlasting (of relationships, achievements, etc.)
Examples
- 常青。Zhè kē sōng shù yì nián sì jì dōu cháng qīng.This pine tree is evergreen all year round.
- 常青。Xī wàng wǒ men de yǒu yì cháng qīng bù lǎo.I hope our friendship will remain ever youthful.
- 常青。Zhè wèi yì shù jiā de shì yè yì zhí cháng qīng.This artist's career has always been evergreen.
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