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“old days” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwǎng rì

Example

他总是怀念往日的时光。tā zǒng shì huái niàn wǎng rì de shí guāng

He always misses the old days.

Illustration for 往日 (old days)

How to say “old days” in Chinese

“Old days” in Chinese is 往日 (wǎng rì).

Earlier time viewed as a stretch of life already left behind, often remembered with a reflective tone.

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

Example sentences with 往日

这条街区正努力恢复往日的面貌。zhè tiáo jiē qū zhèng nǔ lì huī fù wǎng rì de miàn mào

This neighborhood is working hard to restore its former appearance.

Tips for using 往日

  • In everyday conversation, this literary word can sound formal, while ordinary time expressions are more natural for casual talk.

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