Definition
经久不息 (jīng jiǔ bù xī) is a fixed phrase meaning 'prolonged and continuous', used specifically for applause, cheering, or other sounds that last a long time without stopping. It often follows a noun like 掌声 (applause) or modifies it with 的.
phrase
prolonged and continuous (of applause, cheering, etc.)
Examples
- ，经久不息。Tái shàng de yǎnjiǎng gāng jiéshù, zhǎngshēng jiù jīng jiǔ bù xī.As soon as the speech on stage ended, the applause was prolonged and continuous.
- 经久不息。Guānzhòng men bào yǐ jīng jiǔ bù xī de huānhū shēng.The audience responded with prolonged and continuous cheers.
- ，经久不息。Yīnyuèhuì jiéshù shí, rèliè de zhǎngshēng jīng jiǔ bù xī.When the concert ended, the warm applause was prolonged and unstoppable.
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