常青树

常青樹

chángqīngshù

noun #28,276

Meanings

1 evergreen tree
2 (figuratively) a perennial figure who remains relevant or productive over time

Characters

always; constantly

green; blue-green

Examples

松树是典型的常青树，冬天也不落叶。

Sōngshù shì diǎnxíng de chángqīngshù, dōngtiān yě bù luòyè.

Pine trees are typical evergreens that don't shed their leaves in winter.

他是演艺圈的常青树，几十年来一直活跃。

Tā shì yǎnyì quān de chángqīngshù, jǐ shí nián lái yīzhí huóyuè.

He is an evergreen of the entertainment industry, having remained active for decades.

Tips

usage

常青树 literally means 'evergreen tree', but is frequently used figuratively to describe a person, institution, or brand that has remained consistently popular or influential over a long period.

Stroke Order

常 cháng

青 qīng

树 shù