Definition
常青 literally describes plants that stay green all year, like pines and cypresses. Metaphorically it means 'everlasting' or 'enduring' — used for friendships, careers, art, etc. (e.g., 友谊常青). It is a state adjective (状态词), so you can use it predicatively or attributively.
adjective
evergreen (of plants, not deciduous)
z
(figurative) enduringeverlasting (of relationships, achievements, etc.)
Examples
- 常青。Zhè kē sōngshù yì nián sì jì dōu cháng qīng.This pine tree is evergreen all year round.
- 常青。Xīwàng wǒmen de yǒuyì cháng qīng bù lǎo.I hope our friendship will remain ever youthful.
- 常青。Zhè wèi yìshùjiā de shìyè yìzhí cháng qīng.This artist's career has always been evergreen.
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