Definition
故人 is a literary noun referring to an old friend you haven't seen for a long time. It can also refer to a former spouse, often one who has passed away. The term carries a nostalgic or respectful tone and appears more in writing and classical poetry than in everyday speech.
n.
old friend(literary) former spouseoften deceased
Examples
- ，故人。Duō nián bú jiàn, gù rén yīrán jìde wǒ.After many years without seeing each other, my old friend still remembers me.
- 故人。Tā xiě le yì shǒu shī huáiniàn yǐgù de gù rén.He wrote a poem in memory of his late former spouse.
- 故人，。Zài yìxiāng yù dào gù rén, liǎng rén dōu hěn jīdòng.Meeting an old friend in a foreign land, both were very excited.
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