jat1 sang1 jat1 sai3一生一世
Jyutpingjat1 sang1 jat1 sai3
Yaleyāt sāng yāt sai
Definition
A whole lifetime; all the days of one's life.
colloquialtimepeople
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of romantic commitment or a solemn promise. It is frequently used in wedding vows or dramatic declarations of love, often implying a bond that transcends mere time.
Examples
We want to live together for the rest of our lives.
Related words
Common phrases
love you for a lifetime
promise a lifetime
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