他们教书教了一辈子
“They taught for a lifetime,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
他们教书 教了一辈子
“They taught for a lifetime,”
“and didn't stop after retiring.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese culture, dedicating an entire life to teaching is viewed as an exceptionally noble and selfless contribution to society.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to teach in a school
A colloquial verb-object compound for teaching as an occupation.
a lifetime, all one's life
Commonly placed after repeated verbs to express lifelong dedication or duration.