此生 (cǐ shēng) — this life, this lifetime
Definition
Literary noun meaning 'this life / this lifetime,' used in reflective or solemn writing. Pairs with 一生 as a more poetic alternative; 今生 is the common spoken/religious counterpart (esp. Buddhist contexts).
noun
this lifethis lifetime
Examples
- 此生，。cǐ shēng Néng gòu yù jiàn nǐ, shì wǒ de xìng yùn.Meeting you in this life is my fortune.
- 此生。Tā fā yuàn yòng cǐ shēng shǒu hù zhè piàn tǔ dì.He vowed to protect this land for the rest of this life.
- 此生，。cǐ shēng Duǎn zàn, yīng dāng zhēn xī měi yì tiān.This life is short; one should cherish every day.
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