Chinese word

经久不息

Pronunciation

Pinyinjīng jiǔ bù xī

Meaning

  • idiomnonstop

Example

掌声经久不息，大家都很感动。zhǎng shēng jīng jiǔ bù xī dà jiā dōu hěn gǎn dòng

The applause continues nonstop, and everyone is very moved.

Illustration for 经久不息 (nonstop)

More examples

这项传统技艺在小镇上经久不息，一代代传承下来。zhè xiàng chuán tǒng jì yì zài xiǎo zhèn shàng jīng jiǔ bù xī yí dài dài chuán chéng xià lái

This traditional craft continues without a break in the small town and is passed down from generation to generation.

Core concept

A wave of sound, feeling, or influence rolls on steadily without losing its presence.

Common phrases

  • 友谊经久不息yǒu yì jīng jiǔ bù xī

    long-lasting friendship

  • 爱情经久不息ài qíng jīng jiǔ bù xī

    long-lasting love

Similar words

络绎不绝luò yì bù jué: People or vehicles arrive and pass in a steady, uninterrupted stream.
源源不断yuán yuán bú duàn: A steady supply or force keeps arising without interruption.
绵绵不断mián mián bú duàn: A sound, feeling, or activity carries on continuously for a long time.

Definition in Chinese

形容持续很长时间且没有停止，常用于描写声音、影响或情感等的延续。xíng róng chí xù hěn cháng shí jiān qiě méi yǒu tíng zhǐ cháng yòng yú miáo xiě shēng yīn yíng xiǎng huò qíng gǎn děng de yán xù

Word origin

经 (jīng, "to pass through") + 久 (jiǔ, "a long time") points to extended duration, while 不 (bù, "not") + 息 (xī, "to rest or cease") adds uninterrupted continuation.

Usage tips

  • In casual conversation, simpler wording is often more natural, while this idiom fits reports, speeches, and polished written descriptions.

Other meanings

  • long-lastingidiom

Opposites

  • 稍纵即逝shāo zòng jí shìshort-livedidiom

Related words

  • 经久不衰jīng jiǔ bù shuāistay strong for a long timeidiom

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