永 (yǒng) - eternal, perpetual, forever & long

永Tone 3

yǒng ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 水

樱咏

永 · yǒng

eternal, perpetual, forever;

long;

to swim (archaic meaning)

eternal, perpetual, foreverlongto swim (archaic meaning)

Usage highlights

ForeverEternalEternal lifePerpetualEternityPerpetual youth

Synonyms

  • 恒— constant, permanent
  • 久— long time, lasting
  • 长— long, enduring

Antonyms

  • 暂— temporary, brief
  • 短— short, brief
  • 瞬— momentary, instant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • May our friendship last forever (友谊永存).
  • Eternal life is a concept in many religions (永生).
  • The revolutionary spirit lives on (革命精神永放光芒).
  • This monument stands in perpetual memory (永久的纪念).

Collocations

  • Forever(永远)
  • Eternal(永久)
  • Eternal life(永生)
  • Perpetual(永恒)
  • Eternity(永世)
  • Perpetual youth(永葆青春)

Idioms

  • A momentary lapse brings eternal regret(一失足成千古恨)
  • Eternal rest(永眠)
  • To live forever in people's hearts(永垂不朽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the most calligraphically significant characters, forming the basis of the 'Eight Principles of Yong' which contain all basic stroke types.
  • In Chinese philosophy, represents the ideal of permanence and continuity in the ever-changing universe.
  • Commonly used in names to express wishes for longevity, endurance, and lasting values.

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