缠绵不已

纏綿不已

chánmiánbùyǐ

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

这首老歌旋律优美，让人缠绵不已。

Zhè shǒu lǎogē xuánlǜ yōuměi, ràng rén chánmiánbùyǐ.

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

他对她的思念缠绵不已。

Tā duì tā de sīniàn chánmiánbùyǐ.

His longing for her went on without end.

Tips

usage

缠绵 (chánmián) describes anything that wraps around and won't let go — emotions, music, or a stubborn illness. With 不已 (bùyǐ, 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