Definition
历久弥新 is a fixed expression (成语) meaning something becomes even more vibrant, fresh, or relevant as time passes. It literally says 'the longer it lasts, the more it becomes new'. You can use it for cultural heritage, ideas, relationships, or art that gain value with age. The structure is figurative — avoid literal use for things that physically become new.
idiom
becomes more vibrantfreshor relevant over timeunfading
Examples
- 历久弥新，。Zhèxiē gǔdiǎn wénxué zuòpǐn lì jiǔ mí xīn, zhìjīn réng shēn shòu dúzhě xǐ'ài.These classical literary works become more vibrant with age and are still loved by readers.
- 历久弥新，。Tāmen jǐ shí nián de yǒuyì lì jiǔ mí xīn, bǐ chūjiàn shí gèngjiā shēnhòu.Their decades-long friendship becomes fresher over time, even deeper than when they first met.
- 历久弥新，。Zhège lǐniàn lì jiǔ mí xīn, zài dāngjīn shèhuì yīrán yǒu zhòngyào de zhǐdǎo yìyì.This idea grows ever new and still holds important guiding significance in today's society.
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