闭目 (bì mù) — (v.o.) to close one's eyes; (euphemism) to pass away, to die
Definition
A literary verb meaning 'to close one's eyes', used in set phrases like 闭目养神 (rest with eyes shut). As a euphemism for 'to pass away', it sounds formal and gentle, usually in writing or obituaries.
verb
(v.o.) to close one's eyes(euphemism) to pass awayto die
Examples
- 闭目。Tā zhèng zài bì mù yǎng shén.He is resting with his eyes closed.
- ，。Tā bì le mù, jìng jìng de sī kǎo.He closed his eyes and thought quietly.
- 闭目。Nà wèi lǎo rén ān xiáng dì bì mù le.That elderly man passed away peacefully.
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