逝世 shìshì to pass away
to pass away; to die
How to remember 逝世: 逝 to die + 世 world = to pass away.
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How it is used
- The respectful, formal word for 'to pass away' - 他因病逝世 (tā yīn bìng shìshì) he passed away from illness.
- Used for respected figures in obituaries and news; more dignified than plain 死 (sǐ, die) and slightly more formal than 去世 (qùshì).
- Do not use for animals or in casual talk - reserve for solemn contexts.
Example sentences
- 汤姆逝世于2013年10月20日。 Tāngmǔ shìshì yú 2013nián 10yuè 20rì.Tom passed away October 20, 2013.