往事 (wǎng shì) — how to say "past events" in Chinese

往事

Past events, bygone days

noun

Character composition

往

past, to go

事

matter, event

Radicals / Keys

彳

Step

#60 · chì · 3 strokes

亅

Hook

#6 · jué · 1 stroke

Synonyms

Collocations

回忆往事

huí yì wǎng shì

recall the past

往事如烟

wǎng shì rú yān

the past is like smoke

Examples

他常常回忆那些美好的往事。

He often recalls those beautiful past events.

往事难忘。

The past is unforgettable.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "past events" in Chinese?

"past events" in Chinese is 往事 (wǎng shì).

What does 往事 mean in English?

往事 (wǎng shì) means "Past events, bygone days".

How is 往事 pronounced?

It is pronounced wǎng shì (written as wang shi, wangshi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "past events" in Chinese characters?

It is written 往事.

What HSK level is 往事?

往事 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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