hōng

archaic
technical

Meaning of

薨 means to pass away; demise (feudal lords and high officials). Pronounced hōng.

  • to pass away; demise (feudal lords and high officials)

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Zhū
hóu
hōng
 
shì
wèi
 

When a feudal lord passed away, his heir succeeded to the title.

zhě
Qín
wáng
hōng
 
tiān
xià
zhèn
dòng
 

In ancient times, when the King of Qin passed away, the whole realm was shaken.

Chéng
xiàng
hōng
 
guó
āi
dào
 

When the Prime Minister passed away in his mansion, the entire nation mourned.