Definition
往昔 is a literary noun meaning 'the past' or 'former times'. It is used in formal or written contexts, often in reflective or nostalgic expressions. Unlike the more common 以前 or 从前, 往昔 carries a poetic or solemn tone and is not used in everyday conversation.
n.
the pastformer times
Examples
- 往昔，。Huíyì wǎng xī, gǎnkǎi wànqiān.Recalling the past, I am filled with a myriad of emotions.
- 往昔。wǎng xī de shíguāng yí qù bú fù fǎn.The days of the past are gone forever.
- 往昔。Tā chángcháng huáiniàn wǎng xī de měihǎo.He often misses the beauty of the past.
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