Definition
This is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning the overall situation has turned irreversible, and there is no hope left. It is often used in contexts of military defeat, political collapse, business failure, or any scenario where the outcome is already determined and cannot be changed. The literal translation "the great trend has passed" is not helpful; the phrase conveys a sense of resignation and finality.
idiom
the situation is hopelessall is lost
Examples
- ，大势已去。Díjūn gōng rù chéng nèi, dà le.The enemy forces entered the city, and the situation was beyond salvation.
- ，大势已去，。Gōngsī miànlín pòchǎn, dà, yuángōng men fēicháng jǔsàng.The company was facing bankruptcy and all was lost; the employees were very frustrated.
- ，，大势已去，。Bǐsài hái shèng zuìhòu wǔ fēnzhōng, dàn wǒmen luòhòu hěnduō fēn, dà, dàjiā méiyǒu fàngqì.There were only five minutes left in the game, but we were far behind; the situation seemed hopeless, but no one gave up.
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