荏苒

Etymology
A reduplicative, ideophonic compound in Late Old Chinese. Compare:
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Verb

 * 1)  to pass gradually; to elapse; to slip by quickly or imperceptibly
 * 2)  to waste (time); to play for time
 * 3)  to pass through many places; to move about
 * 1)  to waste (time); to play for time
 * 2)  to pass through many places; to move about

Adjective

 * 1)  incessant; never-ending; continual