Definition
This is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to part ways' or 'to go separate paths'. The literal image is of two people splitting a road and each galloping away on their horse. It is used when people or groups separate because of different goals, opinions, or paths in life.
id.
to part waysto divergeto go separate ways (set phrase)
Examples
- 分道扬镳。Tāmen zài shìyè shàng zuìzhōng fēn le.They eventually parted ways in their careers.
- ，分道扬镳。Yóuyú yìjiàn bùhé, liǎng rén fēn.Due to differing opinions, the two parted ways.
- 分道扬镳，。Wǒmen suīrán fēn, dàn yīrán shì péngyou.Although we have gone our separate ways, we are still friends.
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