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永远

yǒng yuǎn
HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adverb Very common

Definitions

  1. 1. forever
  2. 2. eternal

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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暂时
zàn shí

temporary

opposite meaning 'temporary'

Related words

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永恒
yǒng héng

eternal

related to 'eternal' as an abstract noun or adjective

Synonyms

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永久
yǒng jiǔ

everlasting

used interchangeably with 永远 in formal contexts meaning 'permanent'

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't use 永远 to modify a noun; it is an adverb and only modifies verbs or adjectives.

Example Sentences

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我 永远 不会忘记你。
I will never forget you.
我发誓 永远 不会忘记你的帮助。
I swear I will never forget your help.
我们会 永远 相伴。
We will accompany each other forever.
永远 。
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 10981502)

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Words Containing 永远

永永远远
yǒng yǒng yuǎn yuǎn

for ever and ever

Child Words of 永远

远
yuǎn

far

远
yuàn

to distance oneself from (classical)

永
yǒng

forever