(idiom) just as in the past; continuing as always; just as before

To forgive past mistakes and not seek punishment or recriminations; used to indicate that one will not dwell on previous errors.

To not censure someone for their past misdeeds; to overlook past mistakes. This is the same as [[既往不咎|既往不咎|ji4 wang3 bu4 jiu4]].

Not to investigate or hold someone responsible for past mistakes; to let bygones be bygones.

to trace something back to its origins or look back into the past