Chinese

liúshì
Meaning: (of time) to pass; to elapse; to flow away
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

流
逝

Example sentences

As time passed, his wound gradually healed.
時間在不知不覺中流逝了。
时间在不知不觉中流逝了。
Time passed by unknowingly.
他對時光的流逝感嘆不已。
他对时光的流逝感叹不已。
He sighed endlessly about the passing of time.
隨着時間的流逝,那段痛苦的回憶逐漸淡化了。
随着时间的流逝,那段痛苦的回忆逐渐淡化了。
With the passage of time, those painful memories gradually faded.
雖然時間流逝,但他永遠不會遺忘老師的教誨。
虽然时间流逝,但他永远不会遗忘老师的教诲。
Although time passes, he will never forget his teacher's teachings.

Usage Notes

Often used metaphorically for time flowing like water. Describes the silent and steady progression of time.

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