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逝世
shìshì
Description
"逝世"是一个正式的词，意思是人去世了。
"逝世" is a formal word meaning that a person has passed away.
我们常常在新闻里，说重要的人"逝世"了。
We often say in the news that an important person has "逝世".
Meanings
逝世shìshì
to pass away; to die (formal)
这位老人昨天逝世了。
The old man passed away yesterday.
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Notes
- Nuance
逝世 is formal and respectful, used for esteemed or important people; 死 is plain and blunt.
- Etymology
逝 (to depart, pass) + 世 (world), literally 'to depart the world'.
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