guī
yīn

Meaning of 归阴

归阴 means to die; to pass away (euphemism referring to the deceased entering the underworld). Pronounced guī yīn.

  • to die; to pass away (euphemism referring to the deceased entering the underworld)

Definitions & Examples

Lǎo
rén
zuó
wǎn
guī
yīn
le
 

The old man passed away last night.

nián
qīng
qīng
jiù
guī
yīn
le
 
zhēn
shì
 

He died at such a young age; it is truly a pity.

Àn
zhào
chuán
tǒng
guān
niàn
 
rén
hòu
huì
guī
yīn
 
jìn
lìng
shì
jiè
 

According to traditional beliefs, when people die, they pass into the underworld and enter another realm.