缠绵不已

纏綿不已

chánmián-bùyǐ

idiom

Meanings

1 clinging without letting go
2 lingering endlessly (of feelings, illness, or melodies)
3 pestering without end

Characters

wrap / entangle

continuous / soft

Examples

HSK 7-9

这首老歌旋律优美，让人缠绵不已。

Zhè shǒu lǎogē xuánlǜ yōuměi, ràng rén chánmián-bùyǐ.

This old song's melody is so beautiful it lingers in the mind without end.

HSK 7-9

他对她的思念缠绵不已。

Tā duì tā de sīniàn chánmián-bùyǐ.

His longing for her went on without end.

Tips

usage

缠绵 describes anything that wraps around and won't let go, such as emotions, music, or a stubborn illness. With 不已 (not stopping) the result is something that keeps going on and on. Most often used for romantic feelings or haunting tunes.

Stroke Order

缠 chán

绵 mián

不 bù

已 yǐ