Chinese word

万古长青

Pronunciation

Pinyinwàn gǔ cháng qīng

Meaning

  • idiomlast forever

Example

愿我们的友谊万古长青。yuàn wǒ men de yǒu yì wàn gǔ cháng qīng

May our friendship last forever.

Illustration for 万古长青 (last forever)

More examples

我们要把万古长青的传统一代代传下去。wǒ men yào bǎ wàn gǔ cháng qīng de chuán tǒng yí dài dài chuán xià qù

We should pass down our everlasting tradition from generation to generation.

Core concept

A living green canopy stays fresh across the ages, representing a bond, ideal, or institution that keeps its strength and value.

Common phrases

  • 万古长青的传统wàn gǔ cháng qīng de chuán tǒng

    everlasting tradition

Similar words

永垂不朽yǒng chuí bù xiǔ: Remaining famous forever through a lasting record or reputation.
万古流芳wàn gǔ liú fāng: Passing good deeds and a fine reputation on to future generations with lasting praise.

Definition in Chinese

表示永远存在或保持优良状态不消逝，常用于颂扬或祝愿之语。biǎo shì yóng yuǎn cún zài huò bǎo chí yōu liáng zhuàng tài bù xiāo shì cháng yòng yú sòng yáng huò zhù yuàn zhī yǔ

Word origin

万 (wàn, "ten thousand") + 古 (gǔ, "ancient") suggests countless ages, and 长 (cháng, "long") + 青 (qīng, "green") suggests evergreen growth, creating an image of enduring excellence.

Usage tips

  • Because it is a chengyu with a dignified tone, it suits congratulations, formal wishes, and commemorative writing more than ordinary casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • prosper foreveridiom
  • be immortalidiom

Opposites

  • 昙花一现tán huā yí xiànbe short-livedidiom

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