十年不长你久留十年不短你久伴
[shí nián bù zhăng nĭ jiŭ liú shí nián bù duăn nĭ jiŭ bàn]
Ten Years Isn't Too Long if You Stay Long; Ten Years Isn't Too Short if You Stay By My Side: In China, ten years signifies a very long period. By using paradoxes, it stresses on valuing a lasting companionship no matter how much time passes. Such expression is often used by lovers, close friends or partners emphasizing enduring relationship over long-term commitment.