悼 dào to grieve
to grieve; to lament; to mourn
How to remember 悼: 忄 heart + 卓 eminent = to grieve. The whole town comes to the funeral of the eminent old doctor, and every heart is heavy as they begin to grieve.
Component breakdown
悼 = 忄 heart + 卓 eminent
- 忄 heart
- 卓 eminent
The whole town comes to the funeral of the eminent old doctor, and every heart is heavy as they begin to grieve.
How it is used
- To mourn/grieve for the dead: 悼念 (dàoniàn) to mourn, 哀悼 (āidào) to grieve, 追悼会 (zhuīdàohuì) a memorial service.
- Formal and reserved for death; 沉痛悼念 (chéntòng dàoniàn) = to mourn with deep sorrow, a standard condolence phrase.