Definition
永不 is a formal adverb meaning 'will never', used before a verb. It carries a tone of determination, promise, or solemnity, and is common in written language, mottos, and oaths. Note that the character 不 is pronounced with second tone (bú) in this fixed phrase, regardless of the following verb's tone. Compare with 从不 (habitual 'never') and 永远不 (more colloquial).
v.p.
will never (emphatic, before a verb in formal or solemn contexts)
Examples
- 永不。Wǒ yǒng bú wàngjì lǎoshī de jiàodǎo.I will never forget my teacher's guidance.
- 永不。Tāmen yǒng bú fàngqì zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng.They will never give up their dreams.
- 永不。Tā de jīngshén yǒng bú jīlì wǒmen qiánjìn.His spirit will forever inspire us to move forward.
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