经久不息

Chinese HSK 7-9 Vocabulary Chinese ★★ 2/5 formal jīng jiǔ bù xī

ピンイン jīng jiǔ bù xī

漢字の分解 经 = to pass through, lasting; 久 = long time; 不 = not; 息 = to rest, cease

意味

長く絶えない（鳴りやまない）

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.

例文

演出结束后，全场响起了经久不息的掌声。
这位歌手的告别演唱会引发了歌迷们经久不息的欢呼。
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。

使い方ガイド

場面: performances, ceremonies, celebrations

トーン: celebratory

正しい言い方

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.)

避ける言い方

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)

起源と歴史

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

文化的背景

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Formal/literary contexts