不朽 (bù xiǔ) — immortal; everlasting; eternal (of fame, spirit, or works)

Definition

Used for fame, spirit, or works that last forever — not for living beings (use 永生 for that). A formal, written word common in literary or commemorative contexts.

verb
immortaleverlastingeternal (of fame, spirit, or works)

Examples

  • 不朽
    Tā de jīng shén yǒng bú bù xiǔ.
    His spirit will never die.
  • 不朽
    Zhè shì yí bù bù xiǔ de wén xué zuò pǐn.
    This is an immortal literary work.
  • 不朽
    Yīng xióng de shì jì bù xiǔ.
    The hero's deeds are immortal.

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