吊唁 (diào yàn) — to condole; to offer condolences
Definition
A formal verb for 'offering condolences' at a funeral or after a death. 比 慰问 more solemn and specific to bereavement, almost always paired with 死者 or the bereaved family.
verb
to condoleto offer condolences
Examples
- 吊唁，。Hěn duō qīn yǒu qián lái diào yàn, biǎo dá āi sī.Many relatives and friends came to offer condolences and express their grief.
- 吊唁。Tā tè dì cóng wài dì gǎn huí lǎo jiā diào yàn.He made a special trip back to his hometown from elsewhere to pay his respects.
- ，吊唁。Zàng lǐ shàng, dài biǎo xuān dú le dān wèi de diào yàn xìn.At the funeral, a representative read aloud the condolence letter from the workplace.
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