Definition
长生不老 is a four-character set phrase (成语) describing the ability to live forever without aging — a core concept in Daoist mythology and popular culture. It often appears in birthday wishes or praise for someone's youthful appearance, and is considered an ultimate blessing.
f.e.
to live forever without agingimmortality
Examples
- ，长生不老。Chuánshuō zhōng, chī le xiān dān jiù néng cháng shēng bù lǎo.Legend says that eating an elixir of immortality lets you live forever.
- ，长生不老！Zhù nín shēntǐ jiànkāng, cháng shēng bù lǎo!Wishing you good health and eternal youth!
- 长生不老。Zhè bù diànyǐng jiǎng de shì yí ge rén zhuīqiú cháng shēng bù lǎo de gùshi.This movie tells the story of a person seeking immortality.
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