为时已晚 (wéi) — it is already too late; too late
Definition
Idiom meaning 'it is already too late' — used when a deadline or chance has just passed. Often paired with 恐怕 or 已经 to stress regret.
idiom
it is already too latetoo late
Examples
- 为时已晚。Xiàn zài hòu huǐ yǐ jīng wéi le.It is already too late to regret now.
- ，为时已晚。Děng wǒ men gǎn dào huǒ chē zhàn, wéi.By the time we rushed to the train station, it was already too late.
- ，为时已晚。Rú guǒ nǐ xiàn zài bù cǎi qǔ xíng dòng, kǒng pà wéi.If you don't take action now, I'm afraid it will be too late.
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