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

Definition

过世 is a polite euphemism for 'to pass away' or 'to die'. It is a separable verb (离合词): the verb 过 can separate from 世 to insert aspect markers or complements, e.g., 过了世 ('has passed away'). Use it when you want to show respect for the deceased; avoid using 死 (sǐ) in formal or sensitive contexts.

v.o.

to pass awayto die (euphemistic)

Examples

过世。
Tā de yéye qùnián guò shì le.
His grandfather passed away last year.
过世，。
Tīngdào tā guò shì de xiāoxi, dàjiā dōu hěn nánguò.
Everyone was very sad to hear the news of his passing.
。
Tā de fùqin yǐjīng guò le shì.
His father has already passed away.

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