有生之年 lifetime
Explanation
指人一生中剩余的岁月。
Refers to the remaining years in a person's life.
Origin Story
老渔民张三，年过七旬，一生都在海上漂泊，风风雨雨，见过无数的日出日落。他唯一的遗憾是，还没能去一趟传说中的蓬莱仙岛。他常跟老伴儿说：“有生之年，我一定要去蓬莱看看！”老伴儿总是笑着说：“好啊，好啊，等身体好了，咱们一起去。”可岁月不饶人，老伴儿先他而去。张三独自一人生活，但他从未放弃去蓬莱的梦想。终于，在子女的帮助下，他踏上了前往蓬莱的旅程。看着眼前波涛汹涌的大海，张三仿佛回到了年轻时的岁月，想起那些逝去的兄弟朋友，心中百感交集。但他依然坚定着自己的信念，他要完成自己有生之年的心愿。在蓬莱，他看到了传说中的仙山琼阁，感受到了海风的轻柔，闻到了海水的咸味，这一切都让他心满意足。他知道，自己此生无憾了。
Zhang San, an old fisherman in his seventies, had spent his whole life at sea, experiencing storms and hardships, and witnessing countless sunrises and sunsets. His only regret was that he had never been to the legendary Penglai Fairy Island. He often told his wife, “In my lifetime, I must visit Penglai!” His wife always replied with a smile, “Yes, yes, when we are better, let's go together.” But time waits for no one, and his wife passed away before him. Zhang San lived alone, but he never gave up his dream of visiting Penglai. Finally, with the help of his children, he embarked on a journey to Penglai. Looking at the turbulent sea before him, Zhang San felt as if he had returned to his youth, remembering his deceased brothers and friends, his heart filled with mixed emotions. But he remained firm in his belief, determined to fulfill his lifelong wish. In Penglai, he saw the legendary fairy mountains and pavilions, felt the gentle sea breeze, and smelled the salty sea air, all of which filled him with satisfaction. He knew that he had no regrets in his life.
Usage
用于表达老年人对未来或人生的期盼。
Used to express the expectations of older people for the future or life.
Examples
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他希望有生之年能再回到故乡看看。
ta xiwang yousheng zhi nian neng zai huidao guxiang kankan
He hopes to return to his hometown to have a look during his lifetime.
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她有生之年最大的愿望就是能见到自己的孙子。
ta yousheng zhi nian zui da de yuanwang jiushi neng jiandao zijide sunzi
Her biggest wish in her lifetime is to see her grandson..