Chinese

bǎinián
Meaning: a hundred years; a lifetime
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

百
年

Example sentences

This is a rare spectacle, seen once in a hundred years.
這間店是百年老字號,它的糕餅非常有名。
这间店是百年老字号,它的糕饼非常有名。
This shop is a centenarian old brand, and its pastries are very famous.
這家百年老店的口味始終如一。
这家百年老店的口味始终如一。
This century-old shop's taste has always been the same.

Usage Notes

Often used figuratively to mean 'a very long time' or 'a lifetime'.

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