English–Chinese
“lifetime” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyī bèi zi
Example
我会爱你一辈子。wǒ huì ài nǐ yí bèi zi
I will love you for a lifetime.
How to say “lifetime” in Chinese
“Lifetime” in Chinese is 一辈子 (yī bèi zi).
The whole course of one life viewed as one continuous period, often linked to a feeling, promise, or long-term state.
Example sentences with 一辈子
这部电影给他留下了一辈子的印象。zhè bù diàn yǐng gěi tā liú xià le yí bèi zi de yìn xiàng
This movie left a lifelong impression on him.
Tips for using 一辈子
- In everyday promises, this word can make a statement sound warm and emphatic, while formal writing often favors a more neutral duration expression.