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吾生也有涯，而知也无涯
wúshēngyěyǒuyá,érzhīyěwúyá
Traditional: 吾生也有涯，而知也無涯
Life is short, learning is limitless / Ars longa, vita brevis
Character Breakdown
吾
wú
I, my, our; to resist, to impede
生
shēng
life, lifetime; birth; growth
HSK 1
也
yě
also, too
HSK 2
有
yǒu
to have, to own, to possess; to exist
HSK 1
涯
yá
border, horizon; river bank, shore
而
ér
and, and then, and yet; but
HSK 3
知
zhī
to know, to perceive, to comprehend
HSK 2
也
yě
also, too
HSK 2
无
wú
no, not; lacking, -less
HSK 4
涯
yá
border, horizon; river bank, shore
Additional Information
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