何去何从 (hé) — what course to follow; which direction to take (when facing a dilemma)
Definition
A four-character idiom used when facing a serious decision or crossroads — 'which way to go, what path to take.' It carries a strong tone of uncertainty and weight, more literary than simply saying 选择.
idiom
what course to followwhich direction to take (when facing a dilemma)
Examples
- ，何去何从，。Miàn duì wèi lái de zhí yè fā zhǎn, tā gǎn dào hé, shí fēn mí máng.Facing his future career development, he felt at a loss about what course to follow.
- ，何去何从。Gōng sī jīng yíng kùn nan, yuán gōng men dōu zài sī kǎo hé.The company is having operational difficulties, and employees are all wondering which way to go.
- 何去何从，。hé, Zhè shì měi gè bì yè shēng dōu yào miàn duì de wèn tí.What course to follow — this is a question every graduate has to face.
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