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讣 (fù) vs 死 (sǐ) — use 讣 for formal announcements of death, while 死 directly refers to the act of dying.
Be careful to use 讣 in formal settings, as it is not suitable for casual conversation. Common collocations include '讣告' (fùgào), meaning 'obituary notice.' A frequent mistake is to use it inappropriately in light-hearted contexts, which can be considered disrespectful.
While 讣 is not part of the official HSK levels, it is useful for students interested in learning more about formal vocabulary related to death and mourning in Chinese. Focus on recognizing its use in written forms and in conjunction with other formal vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 讣 with similar sounding words like 赴 (fù), which means 'to go.' For example, saying '我去写讣' instead of '我去写讣告' (I go to write an obituary notice) can lead to misunderstanding.
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Etymology of 讣
Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 卜 represents the sound. Simplified form of 訃.
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How to say obituary, death notice in Chinese
“obituary, death notice” in Chinese is讣
The character 讣 (fù) refers to an obituary or a death notice, commonly used to inform others about someone's passing. This term is often seen in formal contexts, such as newspapers or announcements, and carries a somber tone reflecting respect for the deceased.
When to use 讣
Be careful to use 讣 in formal settings, as it is not suitable for casual conversation. Common collocations include '讣告' (fùgào), meaning 'obituary notice.' A frequent mistake is to use it inappropriately in light-hearted contexts, which can be considered disrespectful.
讣 or something close to it
讣 (fù) vs 死 (sǐ) — use 讣 for formal announcements of death, while 死 directly refers to the act of dying.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 讣 with similar sounding words like 赴 (fù), which means 'to go.' For example, saying '我去写讣' instead of '我去写讣告' (I go to write an obituary notice) can lead to misunderstanding.
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Grammar Patterns of 讣
讣 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我在《每日新闻》上读到了休厄尔的____告.
I read Sewell's obituary in the Daily News.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 讣
You can say '我收到了他的讣告' (I received his obituary).
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