覆水难收
fù​shuǐ​nán​shōu

irreconcilable

  • created sense approved 覆水难收/覆水難收 · fù​shuǐ​nán​shōu · irreconcilable

    覆水难收 / 覆水難收

    fù​shuǐ​nán​shōu

    irreconcilable

    specifically referring to a broken relationship or marriage that cannot be restored or reunited

    由于长期的误会与争吵，他们夫妻间的感情已是覆水难收。

    idiom

    created sense

  • created sense approved 覆水难收/覆水難收 · fù​shuǐ​nán​shōu · irreversible

    覆水难收 / 覆水難收

    fù​shuǐ​nán​shōu

    irreversible

    what is done cannot be undone; refers to words spoken or actions taken that cannot be retracted or reversed

    话已经说出口了，覆水难收，你再后悔也没用。

    idiom

    created sense