past self

language: zh

definitions

  1. The version of an individual as they existed at a previous point in time, often implying a change in character, beliefs, or circumstances.
    zh: 过去的自我
  2. A former identity, role, or way of living that a person has since abandoned or moved away from.
    zh: 旧身份

examples

  1. Looking at old photos, she felt a disconnect from her past self.

    看着旧照片，她觉得与过去的自己脱节了。

  2. He had completely shed his past self as a corporate lawyer to become an artist.

    他已经完全抛弃了作为公司律师的旧身份，成为了一名艺术家。