Chinese

qùshì
Meaning: to pass away; to die
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他祖父去年去世了。
His grandfather passed away last year.
他雖然去世了,但他的魂永遠留在我們心中。
Although he has passed away, his soul will forever remain in our hearts.
祖父去世時遺留了不少書畫古董。
Grandfather left behind many paintings, calligraphy, and antiques when he passed away.
他因心臟病突發而去世。
He passed away due to a sudden heart attack.

Usage Notes

A respectful and polite way to say someone has died, similar to 'passed away' in English.

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