Bìyè zhīhòu, lǎo tóngxuémen jiù fēndào yángbiāo le.
After graduation, the old classmates all went their separate ways.
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history
From the Northern Wei dynasty. Two officials argued about who had the right of way on a road. Rather than yield, they agreed to each take a different path — 分道揚鑣. 鑣 (biāo) is an archaic word for a horse's bit/bridle.
usage
Often implies a permanent or significant split — a relationship, partnership, or friendship ending. More dramatic than simply going in different directions.
