Definition
永无宁日 is a fixed expression meaning 'there will never be a day of peace.' It is used to describe a situation of constant unrest, turmoil, or conflict, often in historical or political contexts. As a set phrase, it functions as a predicate or complement in a sentence. You can use it to emphasize that peace is unattainable.
idiom
there will never be a day of peaceperpetual unrest
Examples
- ,永无宁日,。Zài zhànluàn shíqī, bǎixìng yǒng mó, shēnghuó shífēn jiānnán.During the war period, the people never had a day of peace, and life was very difficult.
- ,永无宁日。Rúguǒ shèhuì chíxù dòngdàng, guójiā jiù huì yǒng mó.If society continues to be turbulent, the country will never have a day of peace.
- ,永无宁日。Rénmín kěwàng hépíng, dàn dòngluàn shǐdé zhèlǐ yǒng mó.The people long for peace, but unrest makes it so that there is never a peaceful day here.
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