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Chinese

xiǎngnián
Meaning: age at death; to have lived to a certain age
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

這位作家昨晚辭世,享年八十六歲。
这位作家昨晚辞世,享年八十六岁。
This writer passed away last night at the age of eighty-six.

Usage Notes

A respectful, formal term used for someone who has died. It should not be used for the current age of a living person.

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