Usage of 永远 (yǒngyuǎn)
永远 means "forever" or "eternally," expressing a state or action continuing without end. It is often used to emphasize permanence or an unchanging condition.
Common contexts
- Expressing lasting relationships or feelings, e.g., friendships or love.
- Describing memories or states that will never be forgotten or changed.
- Giving advice or encouragement to persist indefinitely.
Collocations and patterns
- 永远持续 (yǒngyuǎn chíxù): to last forever
- 永远不会 (yǒngyuǎn bù huì): will never
- 永远不要 (yǒngyuǎn bù yào): never (do something)
Notes
永远 is stronger and more formal than just "一直" (yīzhí, continuously). It implies no end at all, often used in emotional or serious contexts. Avoid confusing 永远 with 以后 (yǐhòu, later) or 总是 (zǒngshì, always), which have different temporal or habitual meanings.
Usage of 永远 (yǒngyuǎn)
永远 means "forever" or "eternally," expressing a state or action continuing without end. It is often used to emphasize permanence or an unchanging condition.
Common contexts
- Expressing lasting relationships or feelings, e.g., friendships or love.
- Describing memories or states that will never be forgotten or changed.
- Giving advice or encouragement to persist indefinitely.
Collocations and patterns
- 永远持续 (yǒngyuǎn chíxù): to last forever
- 永远不会 (yǒngyuǎn bù huì): will never
- 永远不要 (yǒngyuǎn bù yào): never (do something)
Notes
永远 is stronger and more formal than just "一直" (yīzhí, continuously). It implies no end at all, often used in emotional or serious contexts. Avoid confusing 永远 with 以后 (yǐhòu, later) or 总是 (zǒngshì, always), which have different temporal or habitual meanings.
Usage of 永远 (yǒngyuǎn)
永远 means "forever" or "eternally," expressing a state or action continuing without end. It is often used to emphasize permanence or an unchanging condition.
Common contexts
- Expressing lasting relationships or feelings, e.g., friendships or love.
- Describing memories or states that will never be forgotten or changed.
- Giving advice or encouragement to persist indefinitely.
Collocations and patterns
- 永远持续 (yǒngyuǎn chíxù): to last forever
- 永远不会 (yǒngyuǎn bù huì): will never
- 永远不要 (yǒngyuǎn bù yào): never (do something)
Notes
永远 is stronger and more formal than just "一直" (yīzhí, continuously). It implies no end at all, often used in emotional or serious contexts. Avoid confusing 永远 with 以后 (yǐhòu, later) or 总是 (zǒngshì, always), which have different temporal or habitual meanings.