Chinese
chángniánlěiyuè
Meaning: year after year; for a long time
Part of Speech: Noun, Four-character idiom

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Example sentences

經過長年累月的努力,她終於在文壇上大放異彩。
经过长年累月的努力,她终于在文坛上大放异彩。
After years of hard work, she finally shone in the literary world.
岸邊的岩石經過海浪長年累月的沖刷,形成了獨特的地貌。
The rocks on the shore have formed a unique landscape after years of erosion by waves.

Usage Notes

Describes a very long period, emphasizing the accumulation over time.

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