丧生 sàngshēng to die
to die; to lose one's life
How to remember 丧生: 丧 mourning + 生 life = to die.
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How it is used
- To die, lose one's life - usually in an accident or disaster - 数十人在车祸中丧生 (shù shí rén zài chēhuò zhōng sàngshēng) dozens died in the crash.
- News/formal register for deaths from external causes; near 遇难 (yùnàn), to perish in a disaster.
- Note 丧 read sàng (fourth tone) here; don't confuse with sāng (funeral) in 丧事.
Example sentences
- 她儿子在车祸中丧生。 Tā érzi zài chēhuò zhōng sàngshēng.Her son was killed in the accident.
- 这场爆炸中有三人丧生。 Zhèchǎng bàozhà zhōngyǒu sānrén sàngshēng.Three people were killed in the explosion.