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“get over it” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiǎng kāi

Example

他终于想开了,不再难过。tā zhōng yú xiǎng kāi le bú zài nán guò

He finally got over it and was no longer sad.

Illustration for 想开 (get over it)

How to say “get over it” in Chinese

“Get over it” in Chinese is 想开 (xiǎng kāi).

A mind loosens its grip on an unchangeable problem and settles into acceptance.

Full entry for 想开: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 想开

别太钻牛角尖,试着想开点儿。bié tài zuān niú jiǎo jiān shì zhe xiǎng kāi diǎnr

Don't dwell on things too much; try to take things a little more lightly.

Tips for using 想开

  • As a response to someone who is upset, this verb can sound dismissive when offered before the other person's feelings have been acknowledged.

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