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逝世

shì shì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to pass away
  • to die

Definition

去世，死亡（多用于尊敬的人或长辈）。

To pass away, to die (often used for respected people or elders).

Usage

通常用于正式或书面语境，表达对逝者的尊重。

Usually used in formal or written contexts to show respect for the deceased.

Examples

  • 1 著名科学家钱学森于2009年10月31日逝世。 (The famous scientist Qian Xuesen passed away on October 31, 2009.)
  • 2 这位伟大的作家在睡梦中安详逝世。 (This great writer passed away peacefully in his sleep.)
  • 3 我们深切悼念这位为和平事业作出贡献的领导人逝世。 (We deeply mourn the passing of this leader who contributed to the cause of peace.)
  • 4 他的逝世是科学界的巨大损失。 (His passing is a great loss to the scientific community.)
  • 5 在追悼会上，人们缅怀他的逝世并致敬他的一生。 (At the memorial service, people remembered his passing and honored his life.)

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