Chinese
diàoyàn
Meaning: to offer condolences; to mourn
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他親自前往朋友家中弔唁。
他亲自前往朋友家中吊唁。
He personally went to his friend's house to offer condolences.
他的葬禮莊嚴肅穆,許多親友前來弔唁。
His funeral was solemn and respectful, with many friends and relatives coming to offer their condolences.
親友們陸續來到靈堂弔唁。
Relatives and friends came to the mourning hall one after another to offer their condolences.

Usage Notes

A formal term for visiting someone's family to comfort them after a death.

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