长青 (cháng) — evergreen; enduring (of trees, friendship, relationships, etc.)

Definition

Literary adjective meaning 'evergreen, enduring' — used in writing for trees and for lasting things like friendship or spirit, more elegant than everyday words like 永远 or 一直.

adjective
evergreenenduring (of trees, friendship, relationships, etc.)

Examples

  • 长青
    Zhè kē sōng shù sì jì cháng.
    This pine tree is evergreen all year round.
  • 长青
    Wǒ men de yǒu yì cháng bù shuāi.
    Our friendship is enduring and never fades.
  • 长青
    Zhè zhǒng wén huà jīng shén yǒng yuǎn cháng.
    This cultural spirit is forever evergreen.

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