Definition
往事 (wǎng shì) refers to past events or former happenings, often with a nostalgic or reflective tone. It is more specific than 以往 (yǐ wǎng 'the past in general') and 往日 (wǎng rì 'former days'), which are broader time references. Unlike 事迹 (shì jì 'deeds, achievements'), 往事 is neutral and not limited to exemplary acts.
noun
past eventsformer happenings
Examples
- 往事，。Měi cì xiǎng qǐ nàxiē wǎng shì, wǒ dōu huì yǒu diǎn nánguò.Every time I think about those past events, I feel a bit sad.
- 往事，。Nàxiē wǎng shì yǐjīng guòqù le, nǐ búyòng zài dānxīn le.Those past events are already over, so you don't need to worry anymore.
- 往事。Tā jīngcháng gēn wǒ jiǎng tā niánqīng shí de wǎng shì.He often tells me about his past events from when he was young.
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