才能放下过去
“can I finally let go of the past.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“That's why only by taking this step forward”
才能 放下过去
“can I finally let go of the past.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
The verb 'put down' (放下) originates from Buddhist philosophy and is the standard everyday Chinese metaphor for releasing mental burdens and obsessions.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to let go of the past; to move on
A very common collocation used in emotional contexts when discussing healing from trauma, grief, or a former relationship.
only then
Pairs with 只有 (only if) in the previous clause to emphasize that a specific prerequisite must be met before a result can happen.