早逝 (zǎo shì) — to die young, to pass away prematurely
Definition
A written, formal verb meaning 'to die young / to pass away prematurely.' Carries a literary tone (often about writers, artists, or talents) and is more elevated than the plain 死.
verb
to die youngto pass away prematurely
Examples
- 早逝，。Tā yīn wèi jí bìng ér zǎo shì, lìng rén wǎn xī.He died young due to illness, which is regrettable.
- 早逝。Zhè wèi tiān cái yīn yuè jiā zài sān shí suì shí zǎo shì.This musical genius died young at the age of thirty.
- 早逝，。Tā zǎo shì hòu, wén tán shī qù le yí wèi tiān cái.After he died young, the literary world lost a genius.
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