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“whole life” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyī shēng

Example

他把一生都献给了音乐。tā bǎ yì shēng dōu xiàn gěi le yīn yuè

He devoted his whole life to music.

Illustration for 一生 (whole life)

How to say “whole life” in Chinese

“Whole life” in Chinese is 一生 (yī shēng).

A whole lifetime seen as one continuous stretch that can contain a lasting action, feeling, or state.

Full entry for 一生: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 一生

他们是一生的朋友。tā men shì yì shēng de péng yǒu

They are lifelong friends.

Tips for using 一生

  • The word often gives personal statements extra weight, so a choice or feeling described with it sounds much more lasting than one limited to the present.

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