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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "death" with 死亡 (sǐwáng)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Subject + 死亡 / 宣布 + 死亡

    Explanation

    死亡 (sǐwáng) is a noun and adjective meaning "death" or "dead." It is a formal term used in official, medical, or written contexts. For example, 宣布死亡 means "to declare dead."

    Examples

    • 这起事故造成了两人死亡。

      zhè qǐ shìgù zàochéng le liǎng rén sǐwáng.

      This accident caused two deaths.

    • 医生宣布病人已经死亡。

      yīshēng xuānbù bìngrén yǐjīng sǐwáng.

      The doctor declared the patient dead.

    • 死亡人数目前还在统计中。

      sǐwáng rénshù mùqián hái zài tǒngjì zhōng.

      The death toll is still being counted.

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