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    Expressing 'to pass away' with 逝世 (shìshì)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 逝世

    Explanation

    The verb 逝世 (shìshì) is a formal and respectful way to say 'to pass away' or 'to die.' It is used in obituaries, news reports, and solemn contexts to refer to someone's death with dignity. For example, 前国家主席逝世 means 'the former president passed away.'

    Examples

    • 这位著名科学家于昨日凌晨逝世。

      zhè wèi zhùmíng kēxuéjiā yú zuórì língchén shìshì.

      This famous scientist passed away in the early hours of yesterday.

    • 听到老先生逝世的消息，大家都很难过。

      tīngdào lǎo xiānshēng shìshì de xiāoxī, dàjiā dōu hěn nánguò.

      Upon hearing the news of the old gentleman's passing, everyone was very sad.

    • 她在九十三岁高龄安详逝世。

      tā zài jiǔshísān suì gāolíng ānxiáng shìshì.

      She passed away peacefully at the age of ninety-three.

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