Definition
何去何从 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'where to go and what to follow' — often used when someone is at a crossroads, uncertain about which path or direction to choose in a dilemma. It literally asks 'whither to go, whence to follow' and is used to express hesitation about future decisions, especially major ones in life, career, or policy. You'll often see it in contexts of difficult choices or when seeking advice.
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what course to followwhich direction to take (when facing a dilemma)
Examples
- ，何去何从，。Miàn duì wèilái de zhíyè fāzhǎn, tā gǎndào hé, shífēn mímáng.Facing his future career development, he felt at a loss about what course to follow.
- ，何去何从。Gōngsī jīngyíng kùnnán, yuángōngmen dōu zài sīkǎo 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 bìyèshēng dōu yào miàn duì de wèntí.What course to follow — this is a question every graduate has to face.
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