Chinese
yībèizi
Meaning: all one's life; a lifetime; for life
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

他將一輩子都奉獻給了教育。
他将一辈子都奉献给了教育。
He dedicated his whole life to education.
他忙碌了一輩子,到頭來卻什麼也沒留下。
He was busy all his life, but in the end, he left nothing behind.
父母的養育之恩情,我一輩子也報答不完。
I can never repay my parents' kindness for raising me.
他當了一輩子的官,依然是兩袖清風。
He served as an official all his life, yet remains incorruptible.

Usage Notes

Refers to the entire span of a person's life. Often used in emotional or long-term contexts.

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