No. 2,831 in Chinese
往事
Past events; bygones.
In a sentence
往事如风，飘散而去。
The past is like the wind, drifting away.
Here, '往事' is used to metaphorically refer to memories or events from the past, emphasizing their transient nature.
她常在夜深人静时回想往事。
She often reminisces about the past during quiet nights.
In this sentence, '往事' is employed poetically, signifying emotions and thoughts connected to past experiences.
这幅画让我想起了许多往事。
This painting reminds me of many past events.
Here, '往事' denotes specific recollections or occurrences from one's history triggered by the painting.
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