Chinese

wǎngshì
Meaning: past events; the past
Part of Speech: Noun

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往
事

Example sentences

Those sad past events have already passed.
看到這張舊照片,我不由得想起了童年往事。
看到这张旧照片,我不由得想起了童年往事。
Seeing this old photo, I couldn't help but think of childhood memories.
她向我訴說了她的童年往事。
她向我诉说了她的童年往事。
She recounted her childhood experiences to me.
看到這些舊照片,不禁令他回想起童年的往事。
看到这些旧照片,不禁令他回想起童年的往事。
Seeing these old photos made him think back to the past events of his childhood.
他不經意間提起了那段往事。
他不经意间提起了那段往事。
He unintentionally mentioned that past event.
每當談起童年的往事,他總是充滿懷念。
每当谈起童年的往事,他总是充满怀念。
Whenever he mentions the stories of his childhood, he is always full of nostalgia.

Usage Notes

Refers to specific events or matters that happened in the past.

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