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    都过去了 (dōu guòqù le) - are all in the past

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase literally translates to 'all passed' or 'all gone by'. '都 (dōu)' means 'all' or 'both', emphasizing the totality. '过去 (guòqù)' means 'to pass by' or 'the past'. The particle '了 (le)' indicates a completed action or a change of state, signifying that the events are now definitively in the past and often implying a sense of closure or moving on.

    Sample sentences

    别再想了，那些不愉快的事情都过去了。

    Don't think about it anymore, those unpleasant things are all in the past.

    困难都过去了，我们应该向前看。

    The difficulties are all over, we should look forward.

    我很高兴，所有的误会现在都过去了。

    I'm very happy, all the misunderstandings are now in the past.

    Quick facts

    nuance:Often used to offer comfort, encourage moving on, or indicate that a difficult period has ended. It carries a sense of finality and resolution regarding past events.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    别再想了，那些不愉快的事情都过去了。

    Don't think about it anymore, those unpleasant things are all in the past.

    困难都过去了，我们应该向前看。

    The difficulties are all over, we should look forward.

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