经久不息

• 병음: jīng jiǔ bù xī
• 한자 분석: 经 = to pass through, lasting; 久 = long time; 不 = not; 息 = to rest, cease

뜻

오래도록 그치지 않다; 장시간 끊이지 않다.

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.

예문

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。

사용 가이드

맥락: performances, ceremonies, celebrations

어조: celebratory

올바른 표현

• 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.)

피해야 할 표현

• 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)

기원과 역사

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

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Formal/literary contexts