Definition
各奔前程 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning each person goes their own way to pursue their own future or career. It's often used when a group of people — classmates, colleagues, or friends — part ways after a shared period, each heading toward their own goals. The tone can be neutral or slightly wistful, acknowledging that separation is natural for individual growth.
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each goes his own wayeach pursues his own future
Examples
- ，各奔前程，。Dàxué bìyè hòu, tóngxuémen gè bèn qián chéng, kāishǐ le gèzì de shēnghuó.After graduating from university, classmates each went their own way and started their own lives.
- ，各奔前程，。Xiàngmù jiéshù hòu, tuánduì chéngyuán gè bèn qián chéng, xúnzhǎo xīn de jīhuì.After the project ended, team members each pursued their own course and looked for new opportunities.
- ，各奔前程。Suīrán wǒmen céngjīng yìqǐ fèndòu, dàn rújīn zhǐ néng gè bèn qián chéng.Although we once struggled together, now we can only go our separate ways.
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