过世 (guò shì) — to pass away, to die (euphemistic)

Definition

A polite, formal way to say someone has died — softer and more respectful than 死. Often used in writing, obituaries, and when speaking about others.

verb
to pass awayto die (euphemistic)

Beispiele

  • 过世
    Tā de yé ye qù nián guò shì le.
    His grandfather passed away last year.
  • 过世
    Tīng dào tā guò shì de xiāo xi, dà jiā dōu hěn nán guò.
    Everyone was very sad to hear the news of his passing.
  • Tā de fù qīn yǐ jīng guò le shì.
    His father has already passed away.

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