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The entire span of a person's life from birth to death.
그 소설은 한 사람의 생애를 생생하게 그렸다.
That novel vividly depicted a person's lifetime.
Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe a person's life journey or achievements.
'생애' is more formal than '일생' or '평생' and is often used in biographies, historical accounts, or literary works.
Use '생애' when discussing a person's entire life journey, especially in formal or literary contexts.
Composed of '생' (life) and '애' (love or affection), originally implying a life filled with meaning or purpose.
While '일생' and '평생' are more commonly used in everyday speech, '생애' is often preferred in formal or literary contexts, especially when discussing biographies or historical figures.