"for old times' sake" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 为了旧日情怀
• 忆当年

Definition

当为了回忆或缅怀过去的美好时光或友谊而做某事时使用的表达。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于非正式且带怀旧感的表达，常用于与老朋友重聚或做以前做的事情时。一般在行动之前说：“我们为旧日情怀一起喝咖啡吧。” 含有感伤意味。

Examples

Let's meet for coffee for old times' sake.

我们一起喝杯咖啡，**为了旧日情怀**。

I called her for old times' sake.

我**为了旧日情怀**打电话给她。

They played a game together for old times' sake.

他们一起玩了一局，**忆当年**。

Can we drive by our old school for old times' sake?

我们能不能去一趟以前的学校，**为了旧日情怀**？

He invited his old team to dinner for old times' sake.

他请老队友吃饭，**为了旧日情怀**。

We should sing that song again, just for old times' sake.

我们应该再唱一次那首歌，**为了旧日情怀**。