释义
- 1. throughout one's life
- 2. lifetime; lifelong
词语关系
Antonyms
1 itemSynonyms
3 itemslifelong
Both mean 'lifelong', but 终身 often refers to personal matters like marriage or employment, while 终生 can refer to broader life pursuits.
all one's life; throughout one's life
Both mean 'whole life', but 一生 is more common in spoken and written Chinese for life span.
all one's life
毕生 is more formal and literary, often used for dedication of one's life to a cause.
Usage notes
Common mistakes
Do not confuse 终生 (lifelong) with 终身 (also lifelong). 终生 emphasizes duration of life, while 终身 can refer to matters until death, like 终身大事 (marriage).
Formality
终生 is neutral in formality but often used in written or formal contexts, especially for serious commitments.
例句
显示 1 条他 终生 热爱音乐。
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