一辈子

一辈子 means 'for life' or 'all one's life.' It emphasizes the entire duration of a person's life, often used to express commitment, lasting feelings, or lifelong experiences.

The character 一 (yī) means 'one,' and it is used here to denote entirety. 辈 (bèi) refers to a generation or a period of time, while 子 (zǐ) is a suffix that can indicate a category or a term of endearment. Together, 一辈子 conveys the idea of an entire lifetime or a whole period of existence.

In daily use, 一辈子 is often seen in expressions like 我们一辈子都是朋友 (wǒmen yī bèi zi dōu shì péngyǒu), meaning 'We will be friends for life.' It reflects the deep cultural value placed on long-term relationships and commitments in Chinese society.