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    Expressing 'forever' with 永远 (yǒngyuǎn)

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    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Subject + 会 + 永远 + Verb

    Explanation

    永远 (yǒngyuǎn) means "forever" or "always" and emphasizes that something will last indefinitely. It is placed before a verb to indicate a permanent or enduring state or action. It often appears in promises, resolutions, or emotional declarations.

    Examples

    • 我永远不会忘记你对我的帮助。

      Wǒ yǒngyuǎn bù huì wàngjì nǐ duì wǒ de bāngzhù.

      I will never forget your help to me.

    • 她答应永远做他最好的朋友。

      Tā dāyìng yǒngyuǎn zuò tā zuì hǎo de péngyou.

      She promised to be his best friend forever.

    • 这首歌永远是我心中的经典。

      Zhè shǒu gē yǒngyuǎn shì wǒ xīnzhōng de jīngdiǎn.

      This song will forever be a classic in my heart.

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