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.