tiān天heavencháng长longdì地earthjiǔ久lasting
As eternal and unchanging as the universe; everlasting; forever.
Literal meaning
heaven (天) — long (长) — earth (地) — lasting (久)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase used to describe something that lasts forever. Often used in the context of love or friendship.
Examples
Wǒ我xī希wàng望wǒ我men们de的yǒu友yì谊tiān天cháng长dì地jiǔ久。
I hope our friendship lasts forever.
Tā他men们de的ài爱qíng情tiān天cháng长dì地jiǔ久。
Their love is eternal.
Usage & nuances
Often used in formal settings or to express deep and lasting feelings.
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