Definition
一息尚存 is a classical Chinese-derived four-character idiom meaning 'as long as one still has a breath left' — it conveys the idea of persisting with determination until the very end of one's life. It is typically used in formal or literary contexts to express unwavering commitment, duty, or struggle, often in the face of adversity. The idiom functions as a predicate or adverbial phrase; you will most often encounter it followed by 就/也 to introduce what the person will do as long as they are alive.
idiom
so long as one still breathesto the last breathas long as there is life left
Examples
- 一息尚存，。yī xī shàng cún, jiù jué bù fàngqì.As long as there is breath, I will never give up.
- 一息尚存，。Tā juéxīn yī xī shàng cún, yě yào wánchéng zhè xiàng rènwù.He is determined to complete this task as long as he still draws breath.
- 一息尚存，。yī xī shàng cún, fèndòu bù zhǐ.As long as one breathes, one never stops struggling.
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