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常青 (cháng qīng) — (adjective) evergreen (of plants, not deciduous); (figurative) enduring, everlasting (of relationships, achievements, etc.)

Definition

Literally 'always green': describes plants that keep their leaves year-round, or metaphorically things (friendships, careers, legacies) that stay fresh and vigorous long-term.

adjective
evergreen (of plants, not deciduous)(figurative) enduringeverlasting (of relationships, achievements, etc.)

Examples

  • 常青。
    Zhè kē sōng shù yì nián sì jì dōu cháng qīng.
    This pine tree is evergreen all year round.
  • 常青。
    Xī wàng wǒ men de yǒu yì cháng qīng bù lǎo.
    I hope our friendship will remain ever youthful.
  • 常青。
    Zhè wèi yì shù jiā de shì yè yì zhí cháng qīng.
    This artist's career has always been evergreen.

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