Definition
生生不息 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning 'to be born and reborn endlessly' or 'to continue in an unending cycle'. It is often used to describe the vitality of life, the continuous cycle of nature, or the enduring nature of traditions. It is a fixed expression and cannot be broken apart.
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to be born and reborn endlesslyto continue without ceasing
Examples
- 生生不息。Shēngmìng de lìliang zàiyú shēng shēng bú.The power of life lies in endless renewal.
- 生生不息，。Dàzìrán shēng shēng bú, sìjì lúnhuí.Nature endlessly renews itself, with the cycle of four seasons.
- 生生不息，。Zhè zhǒng wénhuà chuántǒng shēng shēng bú, dàidài xiāngchuán.This cultural tradition continues endlessly, passed down from generation to generation.
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