缠绵不已

纏綿不已
chánmián-bùyǐ
idiom

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 6
Tā duì tā de sīniàn chánmián-bùyǐ.
His longing for her went on without end.
HSK 7-9
Zhè shǒu lǎogē xuánlǜ yōuměi, ràng rén chánmián-bùyǐ.
This old song's melody is so beautiful it lingers in the mind 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

chán
mián