经久不息

經久不息

jīngjiǔ-bùxī

idiom HSK 7-9 #59,177

Meanings

1 prolonged and unceasing
2 long-lasting without stopping

Characters

to pass through; to endure

to rest; to cease

Examples

HSK 6

他的演讲结束后，掌声经久不息。

Tā de yǎnjiǎng jiéshù hòu, zhǎngshēng jīngjiǔ-bùxī.

After his speech, the applause went on and on.

HSK 7-9

观众报以经久不息的掌声。

Guānzhòng bào yǐ jīngjiǔ-bùxī de zhǎngshēng.

The audience responded with prolonged applause.

Tips

usage

Most commonly used to describe applause (掌声). A very formal, written expression.

Stroke Order

经 jīng

久 jiǔ

不 bù

息 xī