Chinese

bùzài
Meaning: be not in; be away; (euphemism) pass away
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他現在人不在,可能到學校去了。
他现在人不在,可能到学校去了。
He is not here right now, maybe he went to school.
經理不在期間,由他代理一切事務。
During the manager's absence, he will act as agent for all affairs.

Usage Notes

Indicates physical absence from a location or is used as a polite way to say someone has died.

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