光阴似箭
phrase proverbs sayings
LanguageChinese (China)
Meaning- Time flies like an arrow.
- This idiom is used to express the feeling that time is passing very quickly, often spoken by older generations to convey nostalgia for how fast life moves.
光阴似箭，转眼我们就毕业了。
Time flies like an arrow; we have graduated in the blink of an eye.
我们总是感慨光阴似箭，却不懂得珍惜现在。
We always lament that time flies like an arrow, but we do not know how to cherish the present.
Registerformal
Usage noteIt is frequently used in formal writing or reflective speech when one feels surprised by the rapid pace of events.
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