永远

yǒng yuǎn

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adverb Very common

Definitions

1. forever
2. eternal

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

far

to distance oneself from (classical)

永

yǒng

forever