English–Chinese
“go one's separate ways” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingè bèn qián chéng
Example
毕业后我们各奔前程，以后再联系。bì yè hòu wǒ men gè bèn qián chéng yǐ hòu zài lián xì
After graduation, we will go our separate ways and get in touch again later.
How to say “go one's separate ways” in Chinese
“Go one's separate ways” in Chinese is 各奔前程 (gè bèn qián chéng).
A group divides into separate directions as its members pursue their own futures.
Example sentences with 各奔前程
赛季结束后，队里的球员们各奔前程，有的转会，有的退役。sài jì jié shù hòu duì lǐ de qiú yuán men gè bèn qián chéng yǒu de zhuǎn huì yǒu de tuì yì
After the season ends, the team's players go their separate ways; some transfer to other teams, and some retire.
Tips for using 各奔前程
- The idiom often adds a thoughtful, final tone to a parting, rather than suggesting a sudden quarrel or permanent hostility.