一生

yìshēng

all one's life; throughout one's life

HSK 4

한자 분해

"一生" (yìshēng) means "a lifetime" or "all one's life." It is used to express the entire duration of a person's life or a lifelong commitment.

Usage

  • Can describe experiences or memories lasting a lifetime.
  • Often used to express dedication or commitment over one's whole life.
  • Used in phrases like "一生" (once in a lifetime).

Common Collocations

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Neutral tone, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

Note

It can be used figuratively to emphasize the importance or rarity of something.

예문

我一生都不会忘记这次经历。

Wǒ yìshēng dōu bù huì wàngjì zhè cì jīnglì.

I will never forget this experience in my whole life.

他一生致力于科学研究。

Tā yìshēng zhìlì yú kēxué yánjiū.

He devoted his whole life to scientific research.

一生一次的机会,你一定要抓住。

Yìshēng yícì de jīhuì, nǐ yídìng yào zhuāzhù.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, you must seize it.