终身

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Meaning and Usage

"终身" means "lifelong" or "for one's entire life." It is often used to describe commitments, benefits, or qualities that last throughout a person's life.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "终身" in formal contexts such as contracts (e.g., "终身福利" - lifelong benefits), personal commitments (e.g., "终身伴侣" - lifelong partner), and personal development (e.g., "终身学习" - lifelong learning).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 终身学习 (lifelong learning): emphasizes continuous education.
  • 终身伴侣 (lifelong partner): refers to a spouse or life companion.
  • 终身福利 (lifelong benefits): benefits guaranteed for life, often in employment.

Nuances

Using "终身" implies a strong, often formal or solemn, sense of duration. It is more serious than simply "" (one's life) because it often carries legal, moral, or emotional weight.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "终身" with "". While both relate to life duration, "终身" is more formal and used in contexts emphasizing lifelong commitment or guarantee, whereas "" is more general and narrative.

Example Sentences

He is determined to be a lifelong learner and continuously improve himself.

This contract guarantees employees lifelong welfare benefits.

After getting married, they promised to accompany each other for life, never