经久不息

• Pinyin: jīng jiǔ bù xī
• Desglose de hanzi: 经 = to pass through, lasting; 久 = long time; 不 = not; 息 = to rest, cease

Significado

Prolongado e incesante; que dura sin parar.

A four-character idiom most commonly used to describe applause (掌声) that lasts for an extended period, indicating strong approval or enthusiasm. Can also describe other sustained sounds or phenomena. Carries a positive, celebratory connotation.

Ejemplos

1. 演出结束后，全场响起了经久不息的掌声。
2. 这位歌手的告别演唱会引发了歌迷们经久不息的欢呼。
3. 当冠军登上领奖台时，观众席上经久不息的掌声让他热泪盈眶。

Guía de uso

Contexto: performances, ceremonies, celebrations

Tono: celebratory

Correcto

• 掌声经久不息。(The applause was prolonged and unceasing.)
• 欢呼声经久不息。(The cheers went on and on.)

Incorrecto

• 雨经久不息 (Don't use 经久不息 for negative continuous phenomena like rain — it has a positive connotation; use 连绵不断 instead)

Origen e historia

Composed of 经久 (for a long time) + 不息 (without stopping). Together meaning continuing for a long time without ceasing.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Formal/literary contexts