有生以来

有生以來

yǒushēngyǐlái

idiom #13,916

Meanings

1 since birth; for one's whole life; ever (in one's lifetime)

Characters

since; by means of

Examples

这是我有生以来见过的最美的风景。

Zhè shì wǒyǒu shēng yǐlái jiànguò de zuì měide fēngjǐng.

This is the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen in my life.

有生以来第一次坐飞机。

Yǒushēngyǐlái dìyī cì zuò fēijī.

The first time flying in my entire life.

Tips

usage

Used to emphasize that something is the most extreme or first-ever experience. Always paired with superlatives or 第一次.

Stroke Order

有 yǒu

生 shēng

以 yǐ

来 lái